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Gautama Buddha was an Indian spiritual teacher. Their most powerful quotes on life, success and human nature are collected here for daily inspiration and reflection.

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"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. Let this joyful wisdom guide your perspective and brighten your day."

-- Gautama Buddha

"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. Let this joyful wisdom guide your perspective and brighten your day."

-- Gautama Buddha

"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. An enduring thought on personal well-being and positive thinking."

-- Gautama Buddha

"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. An enduring thought on personal well-being and positive thinking."

-- Gautama Buddha

"Better than a thousand years lived in ignorance is a single day lived in wisdom and deep meditation."

-- Gautama Buddha

"Better than a thousand years lived in ignorance is a single day lived in wisdom and deep meditation."

-- Gautama Buddha

"Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care"

-- Gautama Buddha

"Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care"

-- Gautama Buddha

"An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast."

-- Gautama Buddha

"An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast."

-- Gautama Buddha

"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves."

-- Gautama Buddha

"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves."

-- Gautama Buddha

"To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life."

-- Gautama Buddha

"To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life."

-- Gautama Buddha

"The only thing that is constant is change."

-- Gautama Buddha

"The only thing that is constant is change."

-- Gautama Buddha

"In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves."

-- Gautama Buddha

"In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves."

-- Gautama Buddha

"A disciplined mind brings happiness."

-- Gautama Buddha

"A disciplined mind brings happiness."

-- Gautama Buddha

"Work out your own salvation with diligence."

-- Gautama Buddha

"Work out your own salvation with diligence."

-- Gautama Buddha

"Radiate boundless love towards the entire world—above, below, and across—unhindered, without ill will, without enmity."

-- Gautama Buddha

"Radiate boundless love towards the entire world—above, below, and across—unhindered, without ill will, without enmity."

-- Gautama Buddha

"The trouble is, you think you have time."

-- Gautama Buddha

"The trouble is, you think you have time."

-- Gautama Buddha

"If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path."

-- Gautama Buddha

"If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path."

-- Gautama Buddha

"The tongue like a sharp knife... Kills without drawing blood."

-- Gautama Buddha

"The tongue like a sharp knife... Kills without drawing blood."

-- Gautama Buddha

"There is nothing so disobedient as an undisciplined mind, and nothing so obedient as a disciplined mind."

-- Gautama Buddha

"There is nothing so disobedient as an undisciplined mind, and nothing so obedient as a disciplined mind."

-- Gautama Buddha

"To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others."

-- Gautama Buddha

"To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others."

-- Gautama Buddha

"Do not look for a sanctuary in anyone except yourself."

-- Gautama Buddha

"Do not look for a sanctuary in anyone except yourself."

-- Gautama Buddha

"True love is born from understanding."

-- Gautama Buddha

"True love is born from understanding."

-- Gautama Buddha

"The world is afflicted by death and decay. But the wise do not grieve, having realized the nature of the world."

-- Gautama Buddha

"The world is afflicted by death and decay. But the wise do not grieve, having realized the nature of the world."

-- Gautama Buddha

"Radiate boundless love towards the entire world."

-- Gautama Buddha

"Radiate boundless love towards the entire world."

-- Gautama Buddha

"Better than a thousand years lived in ignorance... is a single day lived in wisdom and deep meditation."

-- Gautama Buddha

"Better than a thousand years lived in ignorance... is a single day lived in wisdom and deep meditation."

-- Gautama Buddha

"One should strive to understand what underlies sufferings and diseases - and aim for health and well-being..."

-- Gautama Buddha

"One should strive to understand what underlies sufferings and diseases - and aim for health and well-being..."

-- Gautama Buddha

"Avoid evil deeds as a merchant with few companions and much wealth avoids a dangerous road."

-- Gautama Buddha

"Avoid evil deeds as a merchant with few companions and much wealth avoids a dangerous road."

-- Gautama Buddha

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Gautama Buddha was an Indian spiritual teacher. Their most powerful quotes on life, success and human nature are collected here for daily inspiration and reflection.

One of Gautama Buddha's most widely shared quotes is: "A jug fills drop by drop.".

On wisdom, Gautama Buddha said: "However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?".

On discipline, Gautama Buddha said: "Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.".

Gautama Buddha's quotes endure because they turn ideas about Wisdom, Discipline, Integrity, Responsibility into clear, memorable language that is easy to relate to and share.

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