I do not perceive even one other thing, O monks, that when undeveloped and uncultivated entails such great suffering as the mind. The mind when undeveloped and uncultivated entails great suffering.
Gautama BuddhaTo insist on a spiritual practice that served you in the past is to carry the raft on your back after you have crossed the river.
Gautama BuddhaHe who wrongs the innocent must bear the fruit of his act, like dust flung against the wind.
Gautama BuddhaGive the people - confidence. Give the people - delight. Give the people - hope. Give the people - the best.
Gautama BuddhaHaving abandoned the taking of life, refraining from killing, we dwell without violence, with the knife laid down, scrupulous, full of mercy, trembling with compassion for all sentient beings.
Gautama BuddhaJust as a line drawn on water with a stick will quickly vanish and will not last long; even so, brahmins, is human life like a line drawn on water. It is short, limited, and brief; it is full of suffering. One should do good and live a pure life; for none who is born can escape death.
Gautama Buddha