All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become.

— Buddha

A man should first direct himself in the way he should go. Only then should he instruct others.

— Buddha

A woman of the world is anxious to exhibit her form and shape, whether walking, standing, sitting, or sleeping. Even when represented as a picture, she desires to captivate with the charms of her beauty and, thus, to rob men of their steadfast heart.

— Buddha

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

— Buddha

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

— Buddha

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

— Buddha

Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes.

— Buddha

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

— 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