Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue. Buddha

Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life. Buddha

It is better to travel well than to arrive. Buddha

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

It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways. Buddha

In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west; people create distinctions out of their own minds and then believe them to be true. Buddha

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

I never see what has been done; I only see what remains to be done. Buddha

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. Buddha

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them? Buddha

Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. Buddha

Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship. Buddha

He who loves 50 people has 50 woes; he who loves no one has no woes. Buddha

He who experiences the unity of life sees his own Self in all beings, and all beings in his own Self, and looks on everything with an impartial eye. Buddha

He is able who thinks he is able. Buddha

Have compassion for all beings, rich and poor alike; each has their suffering. Some suffer too much, others too little. Buddha

Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule. Buddha

Every human being is the author of his own health or disease. Buddha

Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely. Buddha

Ennui has made more gamblers than avarice, more drunkards than thirst, and perhaps as many suicides as despair. Buddha