“One is not called noble who harms living beings. By not harming living beings one is called noble.”
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Famous Gautama Buddha Quotes
“There is no fire like passion: there is no evil and hatred.”
“Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.”
“With our thoughts we make the world.”
Source: Zen Dogs
“Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.”
“It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles.”
“Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.”
“It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.”
“To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.”
“All that we are is the result of what we have thought; what we think we become.”
Source: Zen Dogs
“Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts.”
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Source: The Dhammapada
“Let a man avoid evil deeds as a man who loves life avoids poison.”
Source: The Dhammapada
Source: The Dhammapada
“With gentleness overcome anger. With generosity overcome meanness. With truth overcome deceit.”
“Health, contentment, and trust are your greatest possessions. And freedom your greatest joy.”
“By your own efforts waken yourself, watch yourself. And live joyfully.”
“The greatest impurity is ignorance. Free yourself from it. Be pure.”