A man asked Gautama Buddha, ‘I want happiness.’ Buddha said, ‘First remove ‘I,’ that’s Ego, then remove ‘want,’ that’s Desire. See, now you are left with only ‘Happiness.’
TOPIC
Happiness & egoquotes
Below are the best quotes we could find on Happiness and ego.
FILTER
CLEAR ALL
BY TEACHER
BY TYPE
FILTER
TOPIC
- Acceptance (7)
- Positive Thinking (7)
- Letting Go (7)
- Inner Life (6)
- Relationship with Time (6)
- Mindfulness (6)
- Self-Limiting Beliefs (6)
- Authenticity (6)
- Building Character (6)
- Suffering (6)
- Well-Being (6)
- Search for Purpose (6)
- Intention (5)
- Awareness (5)
- Perception (5)
- Values (5)
- Finding Meaning (5)
- Passion (5)
- Self-Expression (4)
- Generosity (4)
- Self-Reliance (4)
- Habits of Mind (4)
- Life Challenges (4)
- Compassion (4)
- Speaking Your Truth (3)
- Emotional and Mental Health (3)
- Vulnerability (3)
- Self-Love (3)
- Honoring Emotion (3)
- Goal Setting (3)
- Motivation (3)
- Trust (3)
- Self-Development (3)
- Stoicism (3)
- Self-Realization (3)
- Self-Mastery (3)
- Relationship with Money (3)
- Depression (3)
- Death and Dying (3)
- Despair (2)
- Awe (2)
- Hero’s Journey (2)
- Self-Acceptance (2)
- Offering Support to Others (2)
- Positive Psychology (2)
- Failure (2)
- Personal Development (2)
- Work-Life Balance (2)
- Self-Discovery (2)
- Self-Actualization (2)
- Relationship Challenges (2)
- Self-Reckoning (2)
- Manifestation (2)
- Inner Strengths (2)
- Following Bliss (2)
- Fear (2)
- Ego Transcendence (2)
- Learning Styles (1)
- Romantic Relationships (1)
- Spiritual Growth (1)
- Embodiment (1)
- Peak Performance (1)
- Self-Control (1)
- Decision Making (1)
- Problem Solving (1)
- Moral Philosophy (1)
- Mind-Body Connection (1)
- Integrity (1)
- Belonging (1)
- Connection with Nature (1)
- Motherhood (1)
- Self-Worth (1)
- Adaptability (1)
- Freedom (1)
- Wholeness (1)
- Community Healing (1)
- Lovingkindness (1)
- Kindness (1)
- Higher Calling (1)
- The Divine (1)
- Habit Formation (1)
- Spiritual Awakening (1)
- Collaboration (1)
- Intimacy (1)
- Friendship (1)
- Codependency (1)
- Aging (1)
- Activism/Service (1)
- Wake-Up Calls (1)
- Unity (1)
- Taoism (1)
- Synchronicity (1)
- Stress (1)
- Self-Reflection Practices (1)
- Prayer (1)
- Oneness (1)
- Neuroscience (1)
- Mindfulness Practices (1)
- Midlife Crisis (1)
- Marriage (1)
- Life Force Energy (1)
- Laughter Therapy (1)
- Imagination and Creativity (1)
- Human Potential (1)
- Grief (1)
- Grace (1)
- God (1)
- Forgiveness (1)
- Facing Own Death (1)
- Enlightenment (1)
- Ego (1)
- Communication Skills (1)
- Buddhism (1)
- Anger (1)
FILTER
TEACHER
- Buddha (4)
- Mahatma Gandhi (4)
- Dan Millman (3)
- C. S. Lewis (2)
- Thomas S. Monson (2)
- Mary Baker Eddy (2)
- Joe Dispenza (2)
- Mitch Albom (2)
- Anthony de Mello (2)
- Anne Lamott (2)
- Paulo Coelho (2)
- Matthieu Ricard (2)
- Daisaku Ikeda (2)
- Aldous Huxley (2)
- Thich Nhat Hanh (2)
- Joseph Goldstein (2)
- Epictetus (2)
- Deepak Chopra (2)
- Aristotle (2)
- Source Unknown (1)
- Franz Alexander (1)
- James Martin (1)
- bell hooks (1)
- Ralph Waldo Emerson (1)
- Lama Surya Das (1)
- Shakti Gawain (1)
- Stephen Covey (1)
- Russell Brand (1)
- Marie Forleo (1)
- Meher Baba (1)
- HeatherAsh Amara (1)
- Albert Einstein (1)
- Kelly McGonigal (1)
- Rumi (1)
- Kristin Neff (1)
- Stephen Mitchell (1)
- Bruce Lipton (1)
- Noah Levine (1)
- Lao Tzu (1)
- J. Krishnamurti (1)
- Martin Luther King Jr. (1)
- William James (1)
- Hafiz (1)
- Gangaji (1)
- Norman Fischer (1)
- Viktor E. Frankl (1)
- Wayne Dyer (1)
- Glennon Doyle (1)
Want More Like This?
To continue customizing your FindCenter experience, create an account. It’s free!
Create an account to discover wisdom, save your favorite content, and connect with teachers and seekers.
Get Started
IT’S FREE
If you already have an account, please log in.