What need is there to say more? The childish work for their own benefit, The Buddhas work for the benefit of others. Just look at the difference between them.

All the suffering in the world comes from seeking pleasure for oneself. All the happiness in the world comes from seeking pleasure for others.

It is not possible to control all external events; But, if I simply control my mind what need is there to control other things?

As long as space abides and as long as the world abides, so long may I abide, destroying the sufferings of the world.

All those who are unhappy in the world are so as a result of their desire for their own happiness. All those who are happy in the world are so as a result of their desire for the happiness of others.

It is natural for the immature to harm others. Getting angry with them is like resenting a fire for burning.

Instead of trying to cover the whole world with leather, put on some sandals.

May those whose hell it is to hate and hurt be turned into lovers bringing flowers.

May the pain of every living creature be completely cleared away. May I be the doctor and the medicine and may I be the nurse for all sick beings in the world until everyone is healed.

We are all slaves of our own actions. Why be angry with anyone else?

All the harm, fear, and suffering in the world are caused by attachment to the self: Why should I hold on to this great demon?

Success is a poor teacher

Don’t look for a reason to be kind. Be a little more loving and kind.

My mother accidentally gave me food poisoning. She fed me baby carrots for a snack before Christmas dinner - but they had expired in June! I threw up for the next 24 hours.

I've learned how to stay humble. I don't want to get in over my head because when you do that it takes you off your game.

So the first thing you need to do about conflict is to prevent it, and the best way of preventing it is by dealing with the question of poverty.

A woman of haughty and fierce carriage, of a nimble wit and active spirit, a very voluble tongue, more bold than a man.

The man who does not do his own thinking is a slave, and is a traitor to himself and to his fellow-men.

I think every red-blooded male enjoys brandishing a firearm.

The trouble with radicals is that they only read radical literature, and the trouble with conservatives is that they don't read anything

Sometimes when your emotions are running high, it makes it harder to execute.