Buddhist Quote by Gautama Buddha
“The man who foolishly does me wrong, I will return to him the protection of my most ungrudging love; and the more evil comes from him, the more good shall go from me.”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Dhammapada, Verse 5, attributed to Gautama Buddha, 5th century BCE
Love can be a protective force; responding to harm with compassion transforms negativity into personal goodness.
In simple terms: Respond with love, not retaliation.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate compassionate resilience.
Themes
compassion
justice
inner strength
spirituality
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
- parenting
- community leadership
Key Concepts
non‑violence
ethical reciprocity
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you turned hostility into compassion?
- How does loving‑kindness protect your inner peace?
A Different Perspective
Compassion may be exploited if not balanced with self‑care.
