Buddhist Quote by Gautama Buddha
“In Aryans' Discipline, to build a friendship is to build wealth, To maintain a friendship is to maintain wealth and To end a friendship is to end wealth.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Dhammapada, verses on friendship, 3rd century BCE
Friendship is likened to wealth: creating, preserving, and losing it mirrors gaining, maintaining, and losing riches.
In simple terms: Friendship is wealth; keep it.
Key Takeaway
Treat friends like valuable assets.
Themes
friendship
wealth
relationships
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- business partnerships
- personal relationships
- community building
- networking
Key Concepts
Buddhist ethics
social capital
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you invest in friendships?
- What does “wealth” mean beyond money?
A Different Perspective
Friendship cannot be bought, only nurtured; material wealth does not guarantee true friendship.
