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The Buddha quotes, with sources

Indian spiritual teacher whose teachings on suffering founded Buddhism. Here are 12 short quotes by The Buddha (c. 563–483 BCE (traditional)), each with the work it comes from, drawn from 12 sources.

Hatred does not cease by hatred at any time: hatred ceases by love, this is an old rule.

The Dhammapada, Chapter I (Yamakavagga), Verse 5 (tr. F. Max Müller, 1881)

Even by the falling of water-drops a water-pot is filled.

The Dhammapada, Chapter IX, Verse 121

Health is the greatest of gifts, contentedness the best riches.

The Dhammapada, Chapter XV, Verse 204

Purity and impurity belong to oneself, no one can purify another.

The Dhammapada

Fletchers bend the arrow; carpenters bend a log of wood; wise people fashion themselves.

The Dhammapada, Chapter VI, Verse 80

As a solid rock is not shaken by the wind, wise people falter not amidst blame and praise.

The Dhammapada, Chapter VI, Verse 81

Let us live happily then, not hating those who hate us!

The Dhammapada, Chapter XV, Verse 197

Let us live happily then, though we call nothing our own!

The Dhammapada, Chapter XV, Verse 200

He who has given up both victory and defeat, he, the contented, is happy.

The Dhammapada, Chapter XV, Verse 201

The fool who knows his foolishness, is wise at least so far.

The Dhammapada, Chapter V, Verse 63

Self is the lord of self, who else could be the lord?

The Dhammapada, Chapter XII, Verse 160

You yourself must make an effort.

The Dhammapada, Chapter XX, Verse 276

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Themes

Calm Growth Focus Joy Love Wisdom Resilience Stoicism Courage

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