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Shadows fall on even the brightest hours. Bryan Waller Proctor  
Most writers steal a good thing when they can, and when 'Tis safely got 'Tis worth the winning. The worst of 't is we now and then detect em, they ever dream that we suspect em. Bryan Waller Proctor  
It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most Buck Williams 1960-, American Basketball Player 
The earth is like a spaceship that didn't come with an operating manual. Buckminster Fuller American Engineer, Inventor, Designer, Architect ''Geodesic Dome'' 
I'm not a genius. I'm just a tremendous bundle of experience. Buckminster Fuller American Engineer, Inventor, Designer, Architect ''Geodesic Dome'' 
God is a verb. Buckminster Fuller American Engineer, Inventor, Designer, Architect ''Geodesic Dome'' 
We are called to be architects of the future, not its victims. Buckminster Fuller American Engineer, Inventor, Designer, Architect ''Geodesic Dome'' 
If humanity does not opt for integrity we are through completely. It is absolutely touch and go. Each one of us could make the difference. Buckminster Fuller American Engineer, Inventor, Designer, Architect ''Geodesic Dome'' 
Integrity is the essence of everything successful. Buckminster Fuller American Engineer, Inventor, Designer, Architect ''Geodesic Dome'' 
Ninety-nine percent of who you are is invisible and untouchable. Buckminster Fuller American Engineer, Inventor, Designer, Architect ''Geodesic Dome'' 
Most of my advances were by mistake. You uncover what is when you get rid of what isn't. Buckminster Fuller American Engineer, Inventor, Designer, Architect ''Geodesic Dome'' 
Our power is in our ability to decide. Buckminster Fuller American Engineer, Inventor, Designer, Architect ''Geodesic Dome'' 
Controlled time is our true wealth. Buckminster Fuller American Engineer, Inventor, Designer, Architect ''Geodesic Dome'' 
If a team is to reach its potential, each player must be willing to subordinate his personal goals to the good of the team. Bud Wilkinson  
You can't eat your friends and have them too. Budd Schulberg  
Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one getting burned. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind. Anger will disappear just as soon as thoughts of resentment are forgotten. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
Temperance is a tree which as for its root very little contentment, and for its fruit calm and peace. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of 
Fashion your life as a garland of beautiful deeds. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant relations. It is a thorn that irritates and hurts; it is a sword that kills. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
The Buddhas do but tell the way; it is for you to swelter at the task. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines, but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
If a man who enjoys a lesser happiness beholds a greater one, let him leave aside the lesser to gain the greater. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
There has to be evil so that good can prove its purity above it. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings; when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals a secret of hidden treasure. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
The rule of friendship means there should be mutual sympathy between them, each supplying what the other lacks and trying to benefit the other, always using friendly and sincere words. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
Hatred does not cease through hatred at any time. Hatred ceases through love. This is an unalterable law. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
Never in this world can hatred be stilled by hatred; it will be stilled only by non-hatred -- this is the law of eternal. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
This life of separateness may be compared to a dream, a phantasm, a bubble, a shadow, a drop of dew, a flash of lightning. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
Love the whole world as a mother lovers her only child. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
Meditation brings wisdom; lack of mediation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what hold you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
There is nothing so disobedient as an undisciplined mind, and there is nothing so obedient as a disciplined mind. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
It is wrong to think that misfortunes come from the east or from the west; they originate within one's own mind. Therefore, it is foolish to guard against misfortunes from the external world and leave the inner mind uncontrolled. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
'He insulted me, he cheated me, he beat me, he robbed me' -- those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
He is not the same, nor is he another. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
You cannot travel on the path until you become the path itself. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 



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