--- title: "4 Buddhist Quotes By Shantideva" description: "4 Buddhist quotes by Shantideva. Plus more from Shantideva and more Buddhist sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2b3/shantideva-10592_benefits_while-others-are-engaged-in-inferior-and_2048222.jpg" --- > [While others are engaged in inferior and menial tasks in which they encounter many difficulties, how can I sit here at peace…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shantideva/while-others-are-engaged-in-inferior-and-menial-tasks-in-which-they/) [Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shantideva/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2b3/shantideva-10592_benefits_while-others-are-engaged-in-inferior-and_2048222.jpg) > [If the problem can be solved why worry? If the problem cannot be solved worrying will do you no good.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shantideva/if-the-problem-can-be-solved-why-worry-if-the-problem-cannot-be/) [Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shantideva/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/923/shantideva-10592_anxiety_if-the-problem-can-be-solved-why-worry-i_2360835.jpg) > [Others are my main concern. When I notice something of mine, I steal it and give it to others.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shantideva/others-are-my-main-concern-when-i-notice-something-of-mine-i-steal-it/) [Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shantideva/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e86/shantideva-10592_buddhist_others-are-my-main-concern-when-i-notice_2735248.jpg) > [Unruly beings are as unlimited as space They cannot possibly all be overcome, But if I overcome thoughts of anger alone This…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shantideva/unruly-beings-are-as-unlimited-as-space-they-cannot-possibly-all-be/) [Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shantideva/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b4d/shantideva-10592_buddhist_unruly-beings-are-as-unlimited-as-space_3232047.jpg) ## Other authors on Buddhist - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b010/author-gautama-buddha-37107.jpg) Gautama Buddha 346 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/buddhist/gautama-buddha/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b010/author-frederick-lenz-36205.jpg) Frederick Lenz 180 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/buddhist/frederick-lenz/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b007/author-dalai-lama-26000.jpg) Dalai Lama 121 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/buddhist/dalai-lama/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b018/author-nhat-hanh-70939.jpg) Nhat Hanh 23 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/buddhist/nhat-hanh/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b019/author-pema-chodron-74476.jpg) Pema Chodron 22 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/buddhist/pema-ch-dr-n/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b007/author-connie-may-fowler-24966.jpg) Tsem Tulku 15 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/buddhist/tsem-tulku/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b021/author-sakyong-mipham-82358.jpg) Sakyong Mipham 11 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/buddhist/sakyong-mipham/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b023/author-tenzin-palmo-89367.jpg) Tenzin Palmo 10 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/buddhist/tenzin-palmo/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b023/author-thubten-zopa-rinpoche-90690.jpg) Thubten Zopa Rinpoche 9 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/buddhist/thubten-zopa-rinpoche/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b018/author-milarepa-68238.jpg) Milarepa 9 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/buddhist/milarepa/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b012/author-jack-kornfield-45453.jpg) Jack Kornfield 9 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/buddhist/jack-kornfield/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b023/author-swami-vivekananda-88348.jpg) Swami Vivekananda 8 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/buddhist/swami-vivekananda/) ## More by Shantideva > [Instead of trying to cover the whole world with leather, put on some sandals.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shantideva/instead-of-trying-to-cover-the-whole-world-with-leather-put-on-some/) [Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shantideva/) > [In the ages marked by scarcity and want, may I myself appear as drink and sustenance.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shantideva/in-the-ages-marked-by-scarcity-and-want-may-i-myself-appear-as-drink/) [Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shantideva/) > [All the suffering in the world comes from seeking pleasure for oneself. All the happiness in the world comes from seeking pleasure for others.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shantideva/all-the-suffering-in-the-world-comes-from-seeking-pleasure-for/) [Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shantideva/) > [Examine thus yourself from every side. Note harmful thoughts and every futile striving. Thus it is that heroes in the bodhisattva path Apply the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shantideva/examine-thus-yourself-from-every-side-note-harmful-thoughts-and-every/) [Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shantideva/) > [All those who slight me to my face, Or do me any other evil, Even if they blame or slander me, May they attain…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shantideva/all-those-who-slight-me-to-my-face-or-do-me-any-other-evil-even-if/) [Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shantideva/) > [Why be unhappy about something if it can be remedied? And what is the use of being unhappy about something if it cannot be…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shantideva/why-be-unhappy-about-something-if-it-can-be-remedied-and-what-is-the/) [Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shantideva/) > [Those desiring to escape from suffering hasten right toward suffering. With the very desire for happiness, out of delusion they destroy their own happiness…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shantideva/those-desiring-to-escape-from-suffering-hasten-right-toward-suffering/) [Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shantideva/) > [It is not possible to control all external events; But, if I simply control my mind what need is there to control other things?](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shantideva/it-is-not-possible-to-control-all-external-events-but-if-i-simply/) [Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shantideva/) > [The source of all happiness lies in thinking of others.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shantideva/the-source-of-all-happiness-lies-in-thinking-of-others/) [Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shantideva/) > [“We hate suffering, but love it’s causes.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shantideva/we-hate-suffering-but-love-it-s-causes/) [Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shantideva/) > [It is natural for the immature to harm others. Getting angry with them is like resenting a fire for burning.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shantideva/it-is-natural-for-the-immature-to-harm-others-getting-angry-with-them/) [Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shantideva/) > [“May the blind see the forms, May the deaf hear sounds. May the naked find clothing, The hungry find food; May the thirsty find…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shantideva/may-the-blind-see-the-forms-may-the-deaf-hear-sounds-may-the-naked/) [Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shantideva/) > [What need is there to say more? The childish work for their own benefit, The Buddhas work for the benefit of others. Just look…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shantideva/what-need-is-there-to-say-more-the-childish-work-for-their-own/) [Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shantideva/) > [The renunciation of doing harm is the perfection of discipline](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shantideva/the-renunciation-of-doing-harm-is-the-perfection-of-discipline/) [Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shantideva/) > [In joy and sorrow all are equal, Thus be guardian of all, as of yourself.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shantideva/in-joy-and-sorrow-all-are-equal-thus-be-guardian-of-all-as-of-yourself/) [Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shantideva/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/buddhist/shantideva/#itemlist", "name": "4 Buddhist Quotes By Shantideva", "numberOfItems": 4, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "While others are engaged in inferior and menial tasks in which they encounter many difficulties, how can I sit here at peace and do nothing? 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