Gautama 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.

—Gautama Buddha

To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of abundance.

—Gautama Buddha

The foot feels the foot when it feels the ground.

—Gautama Buddha

Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart give yourself to it.

—Gautama Buddha

Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.

—Gautama Buddha

You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.

—Gautama Buddha

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

—Gautama Buddha

Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.

—Gautama Buddha

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

—Gautama Buddha

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

—Gautama Buddha

Holding onto anger is like grasping onto a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else. You are the one who gets burned.

—Gautama Buddha

If you knew what I know about the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way.

—Gautama Buddha

You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.

—Gautama Buddha