Wisdom Quote by Siddhārtha Gautama — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“The moon will guide you through the night with her brightness, but she will always dwell in the darkness, in order to be seen.”

“While differing widely in the various little bits we know, in our infinite ignorance we are all equal.”

“Wealth can afford one just three wonderful things in this life ~ choices, freedom & security.”

“She had stayed home and worked hard and a posthumous recognition had eventually followed. Not that Buck hadn't worked hard, sure he did, but in the end the body won't hold up as a work of art.”

“If you boil it down, just because someone else does the wrong thing we are not exempt from doing what’s right.”

“Well, every one can master a grief but he that has it.”