568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism
Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.
Buddha – [Resentment]

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
Buddha – [Happiness]

Through zeal, knowledge is gotten; through lack of zeal, knowledge is lost.
Buddha – [Zeal]

We are formed and molded by our thoughts. Those whose minds are shaped by selfless thoughts give joy when they speak or act. Joy follows them like a shadow that never leaves them.

We are what we think. All that we are arises With our thoughts. With our thoughts, We make our world.

What we are today comes from our thoughts of yesterday, and our present thoughts build our life of tomorrow: Our life is the creation of our mind.

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 – [Fear]

Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.
Buddha – [Self-esteem]

You cannot travel on the path until you become the path itself.

You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.
Buddha – [Anger]

You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
Buddha – [Rewards]

Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.
Buddha – [Purpose]

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