Guru Nanak

Spiritual Teacher Indian 1469 – 1539

Founder of Sikhism; preached equality and devotion to one God.

394 quotes

"The true guru is one who teaches about the infinite."
Leadership
"In the beginning, there was darkness. Darkness upon darkness. Without the Word, there was no creation."
Philosophy
"He alone understands the Play of the Universe, who sees the Hand of God in every action."
Wisdom
"The tongue that gossips tastes only ashes."
Kindness
"Let your deeds be such that your words are never questioned."
"The body is a burden if we do not use it for good deeds."
Work
"As the lotus flower blooms untouched by mud, so does the soul bloom untouched by worldly attachments."
"Live honestly and righteously; the rest is but illusion."
Truth
"Chanting the Lord's name brings sweetness to the mouth."
Faith
"The crow may drink from the ocean, but it carries only a beakful."
"God's love is infinite; our capacity to receive it is limited only by our willingness."
Faith
"Those who serve others serve the entire world."
"Like the moon reflected in a thousand waters, so is the Lord reflected in all beings."
"A person is measured not by their caste or birth, but by their deeds and character."
Justice
"The wise one learns from the mistakes of others."
Education
"Vanity and pride are gateways to sin."
Wisdom
"The greatest charity is to give without hope of return."
Kindness
"Time waits for no one. Use it wisely."
Time
"The mind is a garden; what we plant, we shall harvest."
Life
"Attachment to worldly things is the root of suffering."
Philosophy
"In the presence of the Divine, all distinctions of high and low vanish."
"The one who gives freely is the richest of all."
"True knowledge brings humility, not pride."
Knowledge
"The soul that loves God knows no fear."
Courage
"What the mind dwells upon, the tongue speaks."
"Honor all beings as you would honor God, for He dwells within each."
"The merchant of truth never goes bankrupt."
"A moment of patience prevents great sorrow."
Patience
"The fragrance of virtue spreads farther than the foul smell of vice."
"The Divine is within you; seek it not in distant temples."