Beauty Quote by Buddha
““These... things, householder, are welcome, agreeable, pleasant, & hard to obtain in the world: Long life is welcome, agreeable, pleasant, & hard to obtain in the world. Beauty is welcome, agreeable, pleasant, & hard to obtain in the world. Happiness is welcome, agreeable, pleasant, & hard to obtain in the world. Status is welcome, agreeable, pleasant, & hard to obtain in the world. ...Now, I tell you, these... things are not to be obtained by reason of prayers or wishes. If they were to be obtained by reason of prayers or wishes, who here would lack them? It's not fitting for the disciple of the noble ones who desires long life to pray for it or to delight in doing so. Instead, the disciple of the noble ones who desires long life should follow the path of practice leading to long life. In so doing, he will attain long life... [ Ittha Sutta, AN 5.43 ]””
About This Quote
Source Scripture: Ittha Sutta, AN 5.43, Buddhist canon
Desirable life aspects like longevity, beauty, happiness, and status are rare and cannot be obtained merely through prayer; they require disciplined practice.
In simple terms: True fulfillment needs effort, not wishes.
Key Takeaway
Practice diligently for lasting results.
Themes
spirituality
ethics
desire
discipline
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- meditation retreats
- ethical living
- personal goal setting
- community service
Key Concepts
impermanence
karma
mindfulness
ethical conduct
Questions to Reflect On
- How does disciplined practice change outcomes?
- What role does intention play in achieving goals?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on prayer may lead to complacency.
