Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.

— Gautama Buddha

Better than a thousand hollow words is one word that brings peace.

— Gautama Buddha

Conquer the angry one by not getting angry; conquer the wicked by goodness; conquer the stingy by generosity, and the liar by speaking the

— Gautama Buddha

Conquer the angry one by not getting angry; conquer the wicked by goodness; conquer the stingy by generosity, and the liar by speaking the truth.]

— Gautama Buddha

Doubt everything. Find your own light.

— Gautama Buddha

Emotion arise from Desire, hence an Illusion.

— Gautama Buddha

Even as a solid rock is unshaken by the wind, so are the wise unshaken by praise or blame.

— Gautama Buddha

Few among men are they who cross to the further shore. The others merely run up and down the bank on this side.

— Gautama Buddha

First, rely on the spirit and meaning of the teachings, not on the words;Second, rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;Third, rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;And fourth, rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions.

— Gautama Buddha

Friendship is the only cure for hatred, the only guarantee of peace.

— Gautama Buddha