This is a genuine quote from the Buddhist scriptures. It’s from the Sutta Nipata.
“Speak only endearing speech, speech that is welcomed. Speech, when it brings no evil to others, is a pleasant thing.”
[tweetquote]”Speak only endearing speech … Speech, when it brings no evil to others, is a pleasant thing.” Buddha[/tweetquote]
This is a genuine quote from the Buddha. It’s from the Kimsila Sutta.
[tweetquote]”Understanding is the heartwood of well-spoken words.” The Buddha[/tweetquote]
“Whatever living beings there may be — feeble or strong, long, stout, or of medium size, short, small, large, those seen or those unseen, those dwelling far or near, those who are born as well as those yet to be born — may all beings have happy minds.”
—The Buddha, Karaniya Metta Sutta
This is a canonical quote, and it’s rather lovely. It’s from the Samyutta Nikaya, and in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s translation you’ll find it on page 708:
“Therefore, bhikkhus, you should train yourselves thus: ‘We will develop and cultivate the liberation of mind by lovingkindness, make it our vehicle, make it our basis, stabilize it, exercise ourselves in it, and fully perfect it.’ Thus should you train yourselves.”
From the Dhammapada, verse 227:
“They blame those who remain silent, they blame those who speak much, they blame those who speak in moderation. There is none in the world who is not blamed.”
–The Buddha
This is a genuine quote from the Buddhist scriptures. It’s from the Mangala Sutta.
“To support mother and father, to cherish partner* and children, and to be engaged in peaceful occupation — this is the greatest blessing.”
*In the original it’s “wife,” rather than partner. The language has been changed to make it more inclusive.
[tweetquote]”To support mother and father, & cherish partner & children—this is the greatest blessing.” Buddha[/tweetquote]
“Just as the great ocean has one taste, the taste of salt, so also this teaching and discipline has one taste, the taste of liberation.” The Buddha (from the Udana)
“Just as the great ocean has one taste, the taste of salt, so also this teaching and discipline has one taste, the taste of liberation.” The Buddha Click To Tweet
This is a genuine Buddha quote. It’s from verse 61 of the Dhammapada.
&ldqo;Should a seeker not find a companion who is better or equal, let them resolutely pursue a solitary course.” Buddha Click To Tweet
This is a Real Buddha Quote. It comes from the Dhammapada.
Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise man, gathering it little by little, fills himself with good. Buddha
This is a genuine Buddha quote. It’s from verse 76 of the Dhammapada. Here’s a link to an alternative translation.
[tweetquote]”Should you find a wise critic to point out your faults, follow him as you would a guide to hidden treasure.” Buddha[/tweetquote]