“Not by birth does one become an outcast, not by birth does one become a Brahmin; by deeds one becomes an outcast, by deeds one becomes a Brahmin.”
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EqualityActions
Buddha Quotes
Indian - Spiritual Teacher|c. 563 BC - c. 483 BC
50 FAMOUS QUOTES · SPIRITUAL TEACHER
Buddha Quotes
Read 50 genuine Buddha quotes on peace, mindfulness, anger, love and wisdom, taken from the Dhammapada and early Buddhist teachings.
“Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if you are asked for little.”
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TruthGenerosity
“The scent of flowers does not travel against the wind, but the fragrance of good people travels even against the wind.”
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GoodnessCharacter
“Not the failures of others, nor their sins of commission or omission, but his own misdeeds and negligences should a sage take notice of.”
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Self ReflectionJudgement
“Even as a mother protects with her life her child, her only child, so with a boundless heart should one cherish all living beings.”
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Loving KindnessCompassion
“Radiate boundless love towards the entire world.”
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Loving KindnessLove
“All conditioned things are impermanent. Strive on with diligence.”
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ImpermanenceLast Words
“Be a lamp unto yourselves; be a refuge unto yourselves.”
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Self RelianceWisdom
“When you know for yourselves that these things are good, then you should accept them and live by them.”
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InquiryKalama Sutta
“I teach only suffering and the cessation of suffering.”
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Four Noble TruthsSuffering
“Whoever sees the Dhamma sees me; whoever sees me sees the Dhamma.”
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TruthTeaching
“The teaching is like a raft, for crossing over, not for holding on to.”
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Letting GoParables
“Three things shine openly, not hidden: the moon, the sun, and the truth taught by the Awakened One.”
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TruthLight
“Difficult is it to obtain birth as a human being; difficult is the life of mortals.”
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GratitudeHuman Life
“Avoid all evil, cultivate good, and purify your mind: this is the teaching of the Buddhas.”
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GoodnessTeaching
“Patience is the highest discipline.”
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PatienceShort Quotes
“There is no happiness higher than peace.”
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PeaceHappiness
“Rouse yourself! Do not be idle.”
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EffortAction
“As a fletcher makes straight his arrow, a wise man makes straight his trembling and unsteady thought.”
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FocusMind
“Well-makers lead the water; fletchers bend the arrow; carpenters bend a log of wood; wise people fashion themselves.”
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Self ImprovementDiscipline
“If a traveller does not meet with one who is his better, or his equal, let him firmly keep to his solitary journey.”
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SolitudeCompanionship
“It is good to tame the mind, which is difficult to hold in and flighty.”
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MindMeditation
“Better than a hundred years lived without seeing the highest truth is one day lived seeing it.”
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TruthLiving Wisely
“Hasten to do good.”
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GoodnessAction
“Let him not despise what he has received, nor ever envy others.”
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GratitudeEnvy