The Buddha Quotes

May all beings have happy minds.

Know from the rivers in clefts and in crevices: those in small channels flow noisily, the great flow silent. Whatever’s not full makes noise. Whatever is full is quiet.

Just as a solid rock is not shaken by the storm, even so the wise are not affected by praise or blame.

Speak only endearing speech, speech that is welcomed. Speech, when it brings no evil to others, is a pleasant thing.

Purity and impurity depend on oneself; no one can purify another.

If with a pure mind a person speaks or acts, happiness follows them like a never-departing shadow.

A noble one produces an abundance of merit by having a compassionate mind towards all living beings.

Whoever doesn’t flare up at someone who’s angry wins a battle hard to win.

Those who cling to perceptions and views wander the world offending people.

The root of suffering is attachment.