Buddha, Confucius, or Lao Tzu

Who said this?
Angry words hurt, and the hurt rebounds. Like a broken gong, be still, and silent. Know the stillness of freedom, where there is no more striving.

• Buddha

• Confucius

• Lao Tzu

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In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.

• Buddha

• Confucius

• Lao Tzu

Who said this?
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

• Buddha

• Confucius

• Lao Tzu

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Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.

• Buddha

• Confucius

• Lao Tzu

Who said this?
To be able under all circumstances to practice five things constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.

• Buddha

• Confucius

• Lao Tzu

Who said this?
May all beings have happy minds.

• Buddha

• Confucius

• Lao Tzu

Who said this?
Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation, there is sure to be failure.

• Buddha

• Confucius

• Lao Tzu

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When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.

• Buddha

• Confucius

• Lao Tzu

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Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.

• Buddha

• Confucius

• Lao Tzu

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Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.

• Buddha

• Confucius

• Lao Tzu