Gautama Buddha Quotes
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Anyone who is not working toward the truth is missing the whole point of living.
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Our theories of the eternal are as valuable as are those which a chick which has not broken its way through its shell might form of the outside world.
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When a man has pity on all living creatures then only is he noble.
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Noble friends and companions are the whole of the holy life.
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If the traveller can find A virtuous and wise companion Let him go with him joyfully And overcome the dangers of the way. But if you cannot find Friend or master to go with you, Travel on alone.
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A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another. If these minds love one another the home will be as beautiful as a flower garden. But if these minds get out of harmony with one another it is like a storm that plays havoc with the garden.
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Live joyfully, without desire.
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Read as few words as you like, and speak fewer, but act upon the law.
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What I know is like the leaves on that tree; what I teach is only a small part. But I offer it to all with an open hand. What do I not teach? Whatever is fascinating to discuss, divides people against each other, but has no bearing on putting an end to sorrow. What do I teach? Only what is necessary to take you to the other shore.
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To have everything is to possess nothing.
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Let none find fault with others; let none see the omissions and commissions of others. But let one see one's own acts, done and undone.
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It is impossible for a man who is bogged to extricate another who is bogged.
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Like a beautiful flower, full of colour, but without scent, are wise words when spoken, but fruitless these words are when not carried out by the speaker.
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If a viper lives in your room and you wish to have a peaceful sleep, you must first chase it out.
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By your own folly you will be brought as low as your worst enemy wishes.
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All tremble at violence; all fear death. Putting oneself in the place of another, one should not kill nor cause another to kill.
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When you realize how perfect or at least better than it could be everything is, you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky.
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Only within our body, with its heart and mind, can bondage and suffering be found, and only here can we find true liberation.
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Love is a gift of one's inner most soul to another so both can be whole.
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There is no fire like passion: there is no evil and hatred.
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Few among men are they who cross to the further shore. The others merely run up and down the bank on this side.
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Your suffering is my suffering and your happiness is my happiness.
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Those who are ashamed of what they ought not to be ashamed; and are not ashamed of what they ought to be - such men, embracing erroneous views, enter the woeful path.
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There is a way to be purified, to overcome sorrows and grief, to release suffering, to secure the right path to realize nirvana. This is to be mindful.