Motivational Quotes

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"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

"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."

Buddha

"Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth."

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."

Buddha

"To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him."

Buddha

"You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection."

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

"Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind."

Buddha

"There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting."

Buddha

"To keep the body in good health is a duty...otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear."

Buddha

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

Buddha

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

Buddha