Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)

Founder of Buddhism

Ancient influential 126 sayings

Sayings by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)

Even as a tree, though cut down, sprouts again if its roots are undamaged and strong, so also, if the roots of craving are not destroyed, suffering ever springs up again and again.

c. 5th-6th Century BCE — From the Dhammapada (Verse 338), a teaching on craving and suffering
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To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a long road to life.

c. 5th-6th Century BCE — From the Dhammapada (Verse 21), a teaching on diligence
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The gift of truth excels all other gifts.

c. 5th-6th Century BCE — From the Dhammapada (Verse 354), a teaching on the value of truth
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All experiences are preceded by mind, led by mind, made by mind.

c. 5th-6th Century BCE — From the Dhammapada (Verse 1), a teaching on the primacy of mind
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The wise ones who are intent on meditation, who delight in the peace of renunciation, such mindful ones, perfect in wisdom, collect like bees the nectar of flowers.

c. 5th-6th Century BCE — From the Dhammapada (Verse 49), a teaching on the wise
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The one who is wise, established in virtue, knows the meaning of words, has a tranquil mind, and has abandoned craving, is truly called a sage.

c. 5th-6th Century BCE — From the Dhammapada, a description of a sage
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