1,972 Quotes About Buddhism

Of all the various delusions, the sense of discrimination between oneself and others is the worst form, as it creates nothing but unpleasantness for both sides.

A father or a mother, or a relative, can indeed do good to a man; but his own right-directed mind can do to him a far greater good.

As from a large heap of flowers many garlands and wreaths can be made, so by a mortal in this life there is much good work to be done.

Have not for friends those whose soul is ugly; go not with men who have an evil soul. Have for friends those whose soul is beautiful; go with men whose soul is good.

All beings tremble before danger, life is dear to all. When a man considers this, he does not kill or cause to kill.

Never speak harsh words, for once spoken they may return to you. Angry words are painful and there may be blows for blows.

How can there be laughter, how can there be pleasure, when the whole world is burning? When you are in deep darkness, will you not ask for light?

Let him find first what is right and then he can teach it to others, avoiding thus useless pain.

It is easy to do what is wrong, to do what is bad for one-self; but very difficult to do what is right, to do what is good for oneself.