Wise Buddhist Quotes

An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.

Edward de Bono

Buddhist, Creativity, Buddhism

Edward De Bono (1992). “Serious Creativity: Using the Power of Lateral Thinking to Create New Ideas”, Harpercollins

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A wise man, recognizing that the world is but an illusion, does not act as if it is real, so he escapes the suffering.

Gautama Buddha

Wise, Wisdom, Buddhist

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Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.

Gautama Buddha

Inspiring, Wise, Buddhist

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You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.

Gautama Buddha

Love, Inspirational, Positive

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Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.

Gautama Buddha

Life, Wisdom, Spiritual

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I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act.

Gautama Buddha

Positive, Inspiring, Wise

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It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles.

Gautama Buddha

Buddhist, Struggle, Buddhism

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However many holy words you read, However many you speak, What good will they do you If you do not act on upon them?

Gautama Buddha

Inspirational, Inspiring, Wise

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Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.

Gautama Buddha

Inspiring, Wise, Peace

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Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.

Gautama Buddha

Inspirational, Motivational, Relationship

Gautama Buddha, “Joy”

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Through violence, you may 'solve' one problem, but you sow the seeds for another.

Dalai Lama

Inspirational, Buddhist, Compassion

"Dzogchen: Heart Essence of the Great Perfection" by Dalai Lama, Snow Lion Publications, 2004.

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Three things cannot long be hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.

Confucius

Motivational, Wisdom, Buddhist

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A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals the secret of some hidden treasure.

Dalai Lama

Inspirational, Life, Mistake

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All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become.

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Positive, Encouraging, Confidence

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A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker.

Gautama Buddha

Positive, Dog, Buddhist

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There is no fire like passion
No crime like hatred,
No sorrow like separation,
No sickness like hunger,
And no joy like the joy of freedom.

Gautama Buddha

Inspiring, Wise, Buddhist

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If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

Dalai Lama

Inspirational, Happiness, Happy

Dalai Lama, Victor Chan (2012). “The Wisdom of Compassion: Stories of Remarkable Encounters and Timeless Insights”, p.11, Random House

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Whatsoever, after due examination and analysis, you find to be kind, conducive to the good, the benefit, the welfare of all beings...that doctrine believe and cling to, and take it as your guide.

Gautama Buddha

Buddhist, Believe, Buddhism

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If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.

Gautama Buddha

Buddhist, Buddhism, Thoughtful

Gautama Buddha (2013). “The Dhammapada”, p.5, Simon and Schuster

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What you think you become.

Gautama Buddha

Inspirational, Motivational, Positive

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Do not believe what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the teacher.

Gautama Buddha

Wisdom, Teacher, Buddhist

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Good men and bad men differ radically. Bad men never appreciate kindness shown them, but wise men appreciate and are grateful. Wise men try to express their appreciation and gratitude by some return of kindness, not only to their benefactor, but to everyone else

Gautama Buddha

Wise, Gratitude, Appreciation

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Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

Gautama Buddha

Happiness, Happy, Buddhist

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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. A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals a secret of hidden treasure.

Gautama Buddha

Buddhist, Mistake, Good Friend

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The thought manifests as the word. The word manifests as the deed. The deed develops into habit. And the habit hardens into character. So watch the thought and its ways with care. And let it spring from love, born out of concern for all beings.

Gautama Buddha

Love, Inspirational, Buddhist

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