To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle.
Lord Buddha
Lord Buddha quotes on success
- No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.
- It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.
- A man should first direct himself in the way he should go. Only then should he instruct others.
- There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.
- We are what we think. With our thoughts, we make our world.
- Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own thoughts, unguarded. But once mastered, no one can help you as much. Not even your father or your mother.
- Meditation brings wisdom; lack of mediation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.
- We are formed and molded by our thoughts. Those whose minds are shaped by selfless thoughts give joy when they speak or act. Joy follows them like a shadow that never leaves them.
- To forgive others is to be good to yourself. The conquest of oneself is better than the conquest of all others.
- Let yourself be open and life will be easier. A spoon of salt in a glass of water makes the water undrinkable. A spoon of salt in a lake is almost unnoticed.
- Be a lamp unto yourself.
The Dalai Lama quotes on success
- Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
Shantideva quotes happiness
Here we have collected few quotes of Shantideva on happiness. Acharya Shantideva had written a famous book called A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life and which is one of the beloved books by all Buddhist traditions.
There is nothing that will not, become easier through familiarity with petty difficulties, Train to tolerate the greater ones.
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