Everything requires moderation; pride, desire, ambition, and joy should all be kept in balance, avoiding excess, indulgence, or extremes.
As the saying goes, "View worldly affairs like drifting smoke, but cherish kindness like flowing blood." Looking back, we often find ourselves filled with sentiment rather than gratitude, and complaints rather than repayment. If conflict arises, seek forgiveness and let go of hatred early; keep complaints brief and gratitude lasting.
In this life, besides focusing on our own existence, we should also be mindful of others. All humans are equal; never impose upon others what you would not want for yourself.
Words given as gifts are more precious than jade; words used to wound are sharper than swords.
Although gems cover the earth, they will never reach your hands unless you reach out to claim them.
Your mind will be controlled by whatever you possess.
We are all part of the masses, each with our own strengths and weaknesses, all seeking recognition. We strive and struggle, constantly worrying about how others perceive us. Yet, we live for ourselves, not for the eyes or judgments of others. To achieve a broader stage and a more vigorous life, one must learn to live with humility. Often, there is no need to overemphasize ourselves, even when no one is watching.
Realizing one's independence sometimes requires the price of hardship. This is a precious and costly quality. Be grateful to your opponents, for they are the ones who have honed you into who you are today. The shadows over our hearts may not come from the outside, but from ourselves blocking the sunlight meant for us.
Aging is an inevitable part of life. We are born from an origin, we walk and radiate, and finally, we return to an origin. Life is a journey from one point to another. Some things lose their charm when interrogated too deeply. As the Buddha said, one should not push things to the absolute extreme, for excessive pursuit leads to the exhaustion of fate. Sometimes, "cluelessness" is true wisdom; living too clearly can be exhausting for the soul, the self, and the mind.
