I admire the strong, but I never consider myself inferior to them. I firmly believe that through persistent effort, every step forward shortens the distance between people. On the path of progress, the strong may fall a hundred times, but they always struggle to move forward, whereas the coward may never recover from a single fall.
In any undertaking, one must first define their ambition. Once the ambition is clear, pursue it with full effort and without hesitation.
What is happiness? It is smiling at everyone even when sorrow lies within. When the heart is peaceful, everything feels peaceful; when the heart is free, everything feels free. There is no perfect world, but when one thinks openly and understands deeply, that is perfection. When unaware of another's background, do not expose your heart lightly. A person who can think deeply truly possesses boundless strength. It is fine to persevere for love, but do not get hurt, and do not waste time on someone who does not care to share with you.
One should possess depth, length, and breadth in life: depth comes from accumulation, length from persistence, and breadth from generosity. We cannot choose our parents or siblings, and it is difficult to choose teachers, classmates, leaders, or colleagues; all is determined by fate. Learning to interact with various people is a fundamental skill. Be tolerant of others' shortcomings, learn from their strengths, be strict with yourself while generous to others, and allow mistakes to be corrected—this is tolerance and wisdom.
Laziness is the factory of poverty.
Among the easiest things in the world, delaying time requires the least effort.
In dealing with others, follow the principle of kindness—that is compassion; regarding success or failure, maintain a sense of detachment—that is wisdom. Keep your heart unbound and express yourself simply. The basic quality of life is to eat well, sleep well, and have smooth bowel movements. If even these three are not met, life is full of contradictions, and no amount of material wealth can improve its quality.
