Quotes by The Buddha

"Give, even if you only have a little."

"By oneself is evil done; by oneself is one defiled. By oneself is evil left undone; by oneself is one made pure."

"The calmed say that what is well-spoken is best; second, that one should say what is right, not unrighteous; third, what's pleasing, not displeasing; fourth, what is true, not false."

"'As I am, so are these. As are these, so am I.' Drawing the parallel to yourself, neither kill nor get others to kill."

"Should a seeker not find a companion who is better or equal, let them resolutely pursue a solitary course."

"Should you find a wise critic to point out your faults, follow him as you would a guide to hidden treasure."

"Some do not understand that we must die, But those who do realize this settle their quarrels."

"Meditate … do not delay, lest you later regret it."

"Ardently do today what must be done. Who knows? Tomorrow, death comes."

"A wise person should be urgently moved on occasions that make for urgency."

"Should someone do good, let them do it again and again. They should develop this habit, for the accumulation of goodness brings joy."

"You yourself must strive. The Buddhas only point the way."

"Conquer anger with non-anger. Conquer badness with goodness. Conquer meanness with generosity. Conquer dishonesty with truth."

"Hatred is never appeased by hatred in this world. By non-hatred alone is hatred appeased. This is a law eternal."

"Radiate boundless love towards the entire world…"