Humility does not equate to weakness. In fact, Modesty is one of the greatest strengths in the world. Consider this: which is harder to achieve, arrogance or humility?
When you can view all things in the universe as illusions, you will no longer feel pain or constraint.
Make your life richer, more meaningful, and more valuable. Experiencing the joy of success is a fundamental desire for everyone.
When someone calls for your help, you willingly assist. You feel happy to be able to help a friend, while they feel fortunate to have someone willing to serve them.
There is no need for many reasons to like you; sometimes, affection simply exists without explanation.
Originally, Meng Po and the Matchmaker were a pair of lovebirds—one binding love, the other severing it.
Our numerous desires and needs bring struggle and suffering. The root of pain often lies within our own hearts. It is like if our bodies suddenly became magnetic, attracting iron filings or needles that prick us. Similarly, the source of suffering is not external, but our nature strongly draws toward things that can bring us pain.
Friends know you when you are successful; you know friends when you are in hardship. Only in adversity do you realize how few are willing to lend a helping hand. Only in poverty do you understand that even the deepest feelings may falter against reality. Only over the long course of life do you realize that while many can love you, few are willing to tolerate you. Therefore, the people you should cherish most are: friends who help in times of need, women who accompany you through hardships, and men who tolerate all your flaws.