To force oneself to believe and to accept a thing without understanding is political, and not spiritual or intellectual.
Gautama BuddhaOn a long journey of human life, faith is the best of companions; it is the best refreshment on the journey; and it is the greatest property.
Gautama BuddhaThe self of which you speak, whether it is the great self or the small self, is only a concept that does not correspond to any reality.
Gautama BuddhaGood men and bad men differ radically. Bad men never appreciate kindness shown them, but wise men appreciate and are grateful. Wise men try to express their appreciation and gratitude by some return of kindness, not only to their benefactor, but to everyone else
Gautama Buddha