Siddharta Gautama, Gautama Buddha, Sakyamuni, Sakyasi(Buddha)

563 - Was born in the county of the Shakyas, at the foothills of present day southern Nepal.

• "All that we are is the result of what we have thought."
• "Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship."
• "Believe nothing merely because you have been told it. Do not believe what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the teacher. But whatsoever, after due examination and analysis, you find to be kind, conducive to the good, the benefit, the welfare of all beings -- that doctrine believe and cling to, and take it as your guide."
• "On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him."
• "Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared."