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Siddhartha
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Ancient monk, living from donations.

Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.

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Those who cling to perceptions and views wander the world offending people.

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Better it is to live one day seeing the rise and fall of things than to live a hundred years without ever seeing the rise and fall of things.

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It seems that although we thought ourselves permanent, we are not. Although we thought ourselves settled, we are not. Although we thought we would last forever, we will not.

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Nothing can harm you as much as your own thoughts unguarded.

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All conditioned things are impermanent—when one sees this with wisdom, one turns away from suffering.

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I do not dispute with the world; rather it is the world that disputes with me.

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Nothing is forever except change.

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Offend in neither word nor deed. Eat with moderation. Live in your heart. Seek the highest consciousness. Master yourself according to the law. This is the simple teaching of the awakened.

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To support mother and father, to cherish wife and children, and to be engaged in peaceful occupation — this is the greatest blessing.

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One is not called noble who harms living beings. By not harming living beings one is called noble.

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

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If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.

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What we think, we become.

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

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A man is not called wise because he talks and talks again. But if he is peaceful, loving, and fearless, then he is in truth called wise.

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Health is the greatest gift, contentment is the greatest wealth.

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Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.

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Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.

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Should you find a wise critic to point out your faults, follow him as you would a guide to hidden treasure.

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