Always do a little more than others—put in a bit more effort, a bit more practice, a bit more daring… just a little more can create miracles!
In most people's lives, it is not that opportunities to create wealth are absent, but that we are not fully prepared for them. Creating wealth through business requires a gradual process of learning and practice.
The philosophy of moderation acts like a lubricant, easing the friction between people caused by sharp edges. A broad mind and the wisdom of 'great intelligence appears foolish' allow one to remain calm in the face of life's uncertainties; this is the subtlety of moderation.
Nothing is more painful than realizing you have done something foolish.
Not all sweet words come from the heart, and not all heartfelt words are sweet.
Praise given in life surpasses any honor after death.
If one only contends with those less capable, one can be content with oneself.
Labor allows one to escape loneliness, greed, and poverty.
The mediocre act according to virtue, the wise act according to nature.
Life holds many unspeakable experiences. Some joys others may not understand; some sorrows others may not feel. Some fatigue weighs on the body, some on the heart; some tears hang on the face, hurting the heart; some pain leaves no trace, yet hurts within. Love has its fate—why not favor oneself? Minds are connected—why often leave one speechless? What is audible is tiring; what is visible is painful; what is wounded still aches. Indeed, unseen scars hurt the most, and tears that cannot flow are the coldest.