Show filial piety to your mother. It might be a grand mansion, a simple brick, a letter from across the sea, a word nearby, a feast of delicacies, a wild fruit or a flower, vast wealth, or even a coin still warm from your hand. In the balance of "filial piety," they are all of equal value.
The wise strive to enrich themselves to benefit others; the foolish always seek competition, constantly comparing themselves to others.
On the journey of life, taking a single right step may change your destiny; taking a single wrong step may cost you your entire life.
The closer a destination is, the longer the journey seems; the simplest melodies require the most arduous practice.
For most people, art is merely decoration; while it is good to adorn oneself with it, the priority is to wear one's clothes properly.
Turning the simple into the complex requires imagination but can lead to obfuscation; turning the complex into the simple requires the power of synthesis and, above all, honesty.
Talent is like a spark, which can either be extinguished or ignited. The only way to make it burn into a roaring fire is through labor, and more labor.