Truth is recognized wherever it is found, in all languages and all cultures. Here is a selection of my favourite insights from cultures and saints around the world – all concise and eloquently spoken. Keep checking because I’ll add more as I come across them.
Better than a hundred years of ignorance is one day spent in reflection. Better than a hundred years of idleness is one day spent in determination. Better to live one day wondering how all things arise and pass away. Better to live one hour seeing than one whole life beyond the way. It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or demons, heaven or hell.
- Buddha
For he who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends; but for one who has failed to do so, his very mind will be the greatest enemy.
- Bhagavad-Gita
A man must elevate himself by his own mind, not degrade himself. The mind is the friend of the conditioned soul as well as his enemy.
- Bhagavad-Gita
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