23 Lord Buddha Quotes That Will Make You The Perfect Human Being

Gautama Buddha also known as Siddhārtha Gautama was a sage who founded Buddhism. According to the Buddhist tradition, Gautama was born in Lumbini, now in Nepal. Buddha has taught us numerous life lessons, each of his preaching are gem and following them one can make world a better place. He totally changed life of many who believed in him.

Scroll down to have a look at some of the famous Quotes by Buddha and try to learn something from it:

1. Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.

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

3. It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you.

4. In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west; people create distinctions out of their own minds and then believe them to be true.

5. Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else.

6. An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.

7. Pain is certain, suffering is optional.

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

9. If anything is worth doing, do it with all your heart.

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

11. However many holy words you read, However many you speak, What good will they do you If you do not act on upon them?

12. Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be well.

13. To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.

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

15. The tongue like a sharp knife… Kills without drawing blood.

16. What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.

17. The root of suffering is attachment.

18. If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path.

19. Happiness is not having a lot. Happiness is giving a lot.

20. True love is born from understanding.

21. Nothing is permanent.

22. Wear your ego like a loose fitting garment.

23. To understand everything is to forgive everything.

Also read: 23 Quotes By Lord Krishna Which Are Applicable In Everyday Life