Gautama Buddha

"If you know something hurtful and not true, don't say it. If you know something hurtful and true, don't say it. If you know something helpful but not true, don't say it. If you know something helpful and true, find the right time to say it."

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Source: Gautama Buddha (2017). “Zen Kittens”, p.35, Mango Media Inc.

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Gautama Buddha

Gautama Buddha

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Gautama Buddha was a spiritual leader whose teachings on suffering and enlightenment form the foundation of Buddhism, influencing millions worldwide.

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