religious teacher (5th or 6th century BCE)
If there is one righteous person the rain falls for his sake.
GAUTAMA BUDDHA
attributed, Day's Collacon
It is because of their corrupt thoughts
That creatures go to Misery.
GAUTAMA BUDDHA
Iti-Vuttaka
That worship which is directed by divine precept is performed without the desire of reward.
BUDDHA
attributed, Day's Collacon
It is because of their tranquil thoughts
That creatures go to prosperity.
GAUTAMA BUDDHA
Iti-Vuttaka
Hatred does not cease by hatred, hatred ceases by love; this is the eternal rule.
GAUTAMA BUDDHA
attributed, Day's Collacon
There are these four ways of answering questions. Which four? There are questions that should be answered categorically [straightforwardly yes, no, this, that]. There are questions that should be answered with an analytical (qualified) answer [defining or redefining the terms]. There are questions that should be answered with a counter-question. There are questions that should be put aside. These are the four ways of answering questions.
GAUTAMA BUDDHA
Sutta Pitaka
Those who have destroyed the roots of jealousy have peace of mind always.
GAUTAMA BUDDHA
Dhammapada
The heavens and the earth may be captured by the mind's eye.
GAUTAMA BUDDHA
The Gospel of Buddha
If one doth act in friendly wise,
With no evil thought toward any single creature,
And in so doing becometh proper,
And if he have compassion in his soul
Toward all living beings--this noble one
Doth acquire abundant Virtue.
GAUTAMA BUDDHA
Iti-Vuttaka
He that distributeth not
That which he hath received--
His food, his drink, his sustenance--
Unto devotee, brahman, beggar, wayfarer--
Such a low man as he, they say, is like
Unto a lack of rain.
GAUTAMA BUDDHA
Iti-Vuttaka