Inspirational Quotes by Siddhārtha Gautama — Words of Wisdom for Daily Success

“Just to say 'I believe' or 'I do not doubt' does not mean that you understand and see. To force oneself to see and accept a thing without understanding is political and not spiritual or intellectual.”

“To force oneself to believe and to accept a thing without understanding is political, and not spiritual or intellectual.”

“Conquer the angry one by not getting angry; conquer the wicked by goodness; conquer the stingy by generosity, and the liar by speaking the truth.”

“You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger.”

“Few among men are they who cross to the further shore. The others merely run up and down the bank on this side.”

“Words do not express thoughts very well; every thing immediately becomes a little different, a little distorted, a little foolish. And yet it also pleases me and seems right that what is of value and wisdom of one man seems nonsense to another.”

“Be where you are; otherwise you will miss your life.”

“To become vegetarian is to step towards the stream which leads to nirvana.”