Abuse Quote by Gautama Buddha
“The evils of the body are murder, theft, and adultery; of the tongue, lying, slander, abuse and idle talk; of the mind, covetousness, hatred and error.”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Dhammapada, Verse 277, 3rd century BCE
The body, speech, and mind can cause harm when misused; ethical conduct requires restraint in all three.
In simple terms: Control actions, words, thoughts to avoid harm.
Key Takeaway
Practice mindfulness and ethical restraint.
Themes
ethics
self‑control
compassion
Mood
calm
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
didactic
When to use this quote
- daily interactions
- conflict resolution
- personal development
Key Concepts
karma
right speech
right action
mental discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits can curb harmful speech?
- How does mindful thought prevent wrongdoing?
A Different Perspective
Self‑discipline is challenging in stressful environments.
