Danger Quote by Gautama Buddha
“It is the fool who is haunted by fears, dread of dangers, oppression of mind, not the wise man.”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Dhammapada, verse 5, 3rd century BCE
Fear and oppression are self‑inflicted, while wisdom frees the mind from such shackles.
In simple terms: Foolish fear binds; wisdom frees.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate mental freedom.
Themes
wisdom
fear
mental freedom
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- stress management
- decision making
Key Concepts
Buddhist philosophy
self‑mastery
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize self‑imposed fear?
- What practices free the mind?
A Different Perspective
Fear can still dominate without conscious effort.
