Middle Path Quotes

“First of all, Buddhism is neither pessimistic nor optimistic. If anything at all, it is realistic, for it takes a realistic view of life and the world. It looks at things objectively (yathābhūtam). It does not falsely lull you into living in a fool's paradise, nor does it frighten and agonize you with all kinds of imaginary fears and sins. It tells you exactly and objectively what you are and what the world around you is, and shows you the way to perfect freedom, peace, tranquility and happiness.”
― Walpola Rahula, What the Buddha Taught

“Equanimity is the hallmark of spirituality. It is neither chasing nor avoiding but just being in the middle.”
― Amit Ray, Meditation: Insights and Inspirations

“Don't be too hard on yourself. Also, don't be too easy on yourself. Take that middle path.”
― Todd Perelmuter

“When there is full trust, communication is not required. And when there is no trust, communication is not possible.

But we human beings can't live without communication. So we choose middle path. We get attracted towards people we can communicate with.”
― Shunya

“There are people who fear XYZ. And then there are those who are obsessed with XYZ. These are two extremes.

If you're on one extreme, get to know the other extreme. It will help you come to the middle where there is peace.”
― Shunya

“We are so unhappy that we can only enjoy something which we should be annoyed to see go wrong, and that can and does constantly happen to thousands of things. Anyone who found the secret of rejoicing when things go well without being annoyed when they go badly would have found the point. It is perpetual motion.”
― Blaise Pascal, Pensées

“we all have bridges we must cross, sometimes with others, sometimes alone...these bridges can lead us across turbulences and trouble, keeping us safe...or, they can be burned down to break contact when we need to forgive and forget, move forward and leave things behind. however, bridges can also be connections to joy and happiness, linking happy moments to more happy moments...bridges are our path across and over, connecting us from within ourselves to all the things that matter on the other side, a true cross...”
― Bodhi Smith, Bodhi Smith Impressionist Photography

“A middle path is generally a good choice; extremes are to be avoided. To avoid two evils, however, a middle path is dangerous; one will be squeezed from both sides. The other fallacy, and a very common one at that, of a middle-path approach is riding two boats at the same time. All boats chart their own course and these are not going to stay in sync to save you.”
― R. N. Prasher

“RIGHT AND LEFT - A HAIKU

Craving, aversion
Swinging pendulum's dance fades,
Peace in the centre.”
― Amogh Swamy, On My Way To Infinity: A Seeker's Poetic Pilgrimage