568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism
I reached in experience the nirvana which is unborn, unrivalled, secure from attachment, undecaying and unstained. This condition is indeed reached by me which is deep, difficult to see, difficult to understand, tranquil, excellent, beyond the reach of mere logic, subtle, and to be realized only by the wise.
Buddha – [Experience]

If a man who enjoys a lesser happiness beholds a greater one, let him leave aside the lesser to gain the greater.
Buddha – [Enjoyment]

It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.
Buddha – [Control]

It is wrong to think that misfortunes come from the east or from the west; they originate within one's own mind. Therefore, it is foolish to guard against misfortunes from the external world and leave the inner mind uncontrolled.
Buddha – [Misfortunes]

Let the wise guard their thoughts, which are difficult to perceive, extremely subtle, and wander at will. Thought which is well guarded is the bearer of happiness.

Love the whole world as a mother lovers her only child.
Buddha – [Love]

Meditation brings wisdom; lack of mediation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what hold you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.
Buddha – [Meditation]

Never in this world can hatred be stilled by hatred; it will be stilled only by non-hatred — this is the law of eternal.
Buddha – [Hatred]

On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him.
Buddha – [Life and Living]

Temperance is a tree which as for its root very little contentment, and for its fruit calm and peace.
Buddha – [Character]

The Buddhas do but tell the way; it is for you to swelter at the task.
Buddha – [Effort]

The rule of friendship means there should be mutual sympathy between them, each supplying what the other lacks and trying to benefit the other, always using friendly and sincere words.

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.
Buddha – [Present]

The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart.
Buddha – [Love]

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 – [Fear]

There has to be evil so that good can prove its purity above it.
Buddha – [Evil]

There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant relations. It is a thorn that irritates and hurts; it is a sword that kills.
Buddha – [Doubt]

There is nothing so disobedient as an undisciplined mind, and there is nothing so obedient as a disciplined mind.
Buddha – [Mind]

They are not following dharma who resort to violence to achieve their purpose. But those who lead others through nonviolent means, knowing right and wrong, may be called guardians of the dharma.
Buddha – [Violence]

This life of separateness may be compared to a dream, a phantasm, a bubble, a shadow, a drop of dew, a flash of lightning.
Buddha – [Life and Living]

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