The Truth

The truth is that everything changes, people are never satisfied and all identities are fictional. Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 2 - The Pillars of Civilization

I think this is one of the best summaries of Buddhist philosophy that I've seen. It cuts straight to the core beliefs in one sentence and plain English.

Interestingly it turns out to be Buddhism's Three Marks of Existence.

• Impermanence (anniccā)
• Suffering (dukkha)
• Not Self (anattā)