“Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.”
Author
Buddha
38 quotes
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“Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love this is the eternal rule.”
“No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again.”
“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.”
“There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth not going all the way, and not starting.”
“Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.”
“When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky.”
“If you propose to speak, always ask yourself, is it true, is it necessary, is it kind.”
“I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act.”
“Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.”
“Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.”
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.”
“Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.”