Buddha Quotes

A jug fills drop by drop
All that we are is the result of what we have thought
An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea
Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace
Every human being is the author of his own health or disease
He is able who thinks he is able
What you think you become
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship
Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned
I never see what has been done; I only see what remains to be done
It is better to travel well than to arrive
The foot feels the foot when it feels the ground
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment
The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows
The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart
There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting
Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth
You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger
You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection
Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible
I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe
If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion
In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive
My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness
The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions
The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves
Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace
With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world

Move and the way will open
From the withered tree, a flower blooms
Be master of mind rather than mastered by mind
Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water
The infinite is in the finite of every instant
When walking, walk. When eating, eat

The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step
A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving
An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox
Anticipate the difficult by managing the easy
Be the chief but never the lord
Because of a great love, one is courageous
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage
From caring comes courage
Great acts are made up of small deeds
He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty
He who does not trust enough, Will not be trusted
He who is contented is rich
He who knows himself is enlightened
He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened
He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough
He who talks more is sooner exhausted
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment
Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it
Silence is a source of great strength
To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage

The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there. – Robert M. Pirsig
The quieter you become, the more you can hear. – Baba Ram Dass
You must neither strive for truth nor seek to lose your illusions. – The Shodoka
Zen is not some kind of excitement, but merely concentration on our usual everyday routine. – Shunryu Suzuki
The most important point is to accept yourself and stand on your two feet. – Shunryu Suzuki
Don’t seek reality, just put an end to opinions – Sheng-ts’ an
When you get there, there isn’t any there there – Gertrude Stein
Water which is too pure has no fish – Ts’ai Ken T’an
Nothing is exactly as it seems, nor is it otherwise – Alan Watts
The instant you speak about a thing, you miss the mark – Unknown
Only a crystal clear question yields a transparent answer – Unknown
All of the significant battles are waged within the self – Unknown
Life is the only thing worth living for – Unknown