# Buddha Quotes

Founder of Buddhism; his teachings on suffering and the mind were collected in the Pali Canon. (5th century BCE (traditional))

Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.
Buddha
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
Buddha
The mind is everything. What you think you become.
Buddha
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
Buddha
Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.
Buddha

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## Frequently asked questions

### Who was Buddha?

Founder of Buddhism; his teachings on suffering and the mind were collected in the Pali Canon. This page collects their most famous quotes in one place.

### What is the most famous quote by Buddha?

One of the most quoted lines by Buddha is: "Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth." You will find it and 4 more famous quotes below.

### Can I use Buddha quotes in my work?

Short famous quotations can generally be shared and reused with credit to their author. The quotes on this page are shown with their authors so you can attribute them properly.