As a lotus flower is born in water, grows in water and rises out of wa…

Gautama Buddha
823 citations
As a lotus flower is born in water, grows in water and rises out of water to stand above it unsoiled, so I, born in the world, raised in the world having overcome the world, live unsoiled by the world
Humor
31

More Author Quotes

All beings tremble before violence. All love life. All fear death. See yourself in others. Then whom can you hurt? What harm can you do?
With his mind free from the inflow of thoughts and from restlessness, by abandoning both good and evil, an alert man knows no fear.
'I've got children', 'I've got wealth.' This is the way a fool brings suffering on himself. He does not even own himself, so how can he have children or wealth?
Do not believe anything because it is said by an authority, or if it is said to come from angels, or from Gods, or from an inspired source. Believe it only if you have explored it in your own heart a … ▶
The grudge you hold on to is like a hot coal that you intend to throw at someone, only you're the one who gets burned.

As a lotus flower is born in water, grows in water and rises out of water to stand above it unsoiled, so I, born in the world, raised in the world having overcome the world, live unsoiled by the world

More Author Quotes

Most Cited Authors

The Best Quotes

Most Liked Authors

Curated Author Quotes