Buddha Wisdom Quotes

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What did Buddha say about Wisdom?

Buddha has written many quotes about Wisdom. E.g.,

  • 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.
  • Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.
  • Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.

What are the top most famous Wisdom quotes by Buddha?

Here are the top most famous quotes about Wisdom by 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.
  • Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.
  • Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.
  • You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
  • You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
  • Do not dwell in the past, do not dwell in the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
  • Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
  • In our lives, change is unavoidable, loss is unavoidable. In the adaptability and ease with which we experience change, lies our happiness and freedom.
  • The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.
  • 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.