Who said “A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another.”?

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Not Buddha. It's commonly credited to them, but the evidence shows it isn't theirs.

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“A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another.”
— Buddha
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APA

“A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another.” [Quotation attributed to Buddha]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16582-a-family-is-a-place-where-minds-come/

MLA

“A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another.” Attributed to Buddha. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16582-a-family-is-a-place-where-minds-come/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another.” Attributed to Buddha. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16582-a-family-is-a-place-where-minds-come/.

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