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. Buddha on anger
In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves. Buddha on anger
You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger. Buddha on anger
The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows. Buddha on best
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship. Buddha on best
To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent. Buddha on death
Without health life is not life it is only a state of langour and suffering - an image of death. Buddha on death
Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely. Buddha on death
The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows. Buddha on failure
To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him. Buddha on family
The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed. Buddha on fear
When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear. Buddha on fear
An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind. Buddha on friendship
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. Buddha on future
There has to be evil so that good can prove its purity above it. Buddha on good
To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him. Buddha on good
However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them? Buddha on good
To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. Buddha on good
Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue. Buddha on good
Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill. Buddha on good