Buddhist Quote by Gautama Buddha
“Speak only endearing speech, speech that is welcomed. Speech, when it brings no evil to others, is pleasant.”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Dhammapada, Verse 2
Kind, harmless speech that benefits others is pleasant and virtuous.
In simple terms: Speak kindly and avoid harm.
Key Takeaway
Practice compassionate communication.
Themes
ethics
communication
kindness
Mood
serene
wise
Type
moral
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
- public discourse
Key Concepts
non‑violence
mindfulness
right speech
Questions to Reflect On
- When is honest criticism necessary?
- How can we balance truth with kindness?
A Different Perspective
Silencing dissent may be misused.
![“Speech that compliments is, by definition, free from derision, which clouds the mind with enemies and makes it tense. Kind speech makes the mind feel safe and also glad. [p.74]” quote by Sylvia Boorstein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1e2/sylvia-boorstein-7241_communication_speech-that-compliments-is-by-definition_2924628.jpg)
