No one is forever free from slander, and no one is forever praised. When you speak much, you are criticized; when you speak little, you are still criticized; even in silence, criticism finds you. In this world, no one escapes judgment. Do not let the doubts of others trouble you, nor let the ignorance of others cause you pain. Walk your own path, and let others say what they will.
The three virtues of patience: endure what you can, endure what you cannot, and endure what you can but no longer need to. To accommodate the desires of things makes one a person among men; to accommodate the desires of others makes one a person above men; to accommodate one's own desires makes one a truly noble person.
A pure soul is worth more than vast wealth. Money will eventually run out, and when you have nothing left, your happiness will hit its lowest point. A pure soul, however, is a constant source of joy, bringing continuous happiness and letting you feel the sincerity and warmth of the world.
Though the flowers are tinged with the dust of the mortal world, they remain serene, beautiful, and elegantly charming. Just the thought of them allows a heart worn down by life to be immersed in a warm, irresistible love.
The fragments of a setting sun, a blank page, a low murmur. Wandering through the crowds, one may lose direction and even oneself. It is only now that I realize: success is the divine brush of the wise, yet a tragedy for the foolish. If one cannot see the far shore, one cannot grasp its beauty.
If you can broaden your mind, look lightly upon gains and losses, and consider others more—even if it means arguing less or letting go of things that seem urgent—you will find your heart expands and your world grows wider. Non-contention is a true state of being.
Some hearts refuse to accept loss, trying to catch a fleeting past with the fluttering wings of a butterfly. Yet, they cannot catch the falling tears. When hope no longer finds a place to rest, the brilliance once blooming in the mind slowly fades away.
