Be content for peace of mind; live simply for endless joy; make friends with virtue as the priority; live in harmony with neighbors; cast troubles to the clouds; yield in disputes; stay free of greed for a broad mind; and maintain family harmony for all things to prosper.
Life is short, the journey is hard; as the sun sets, the sounds grow slow.
Do not let minor disputes drive you away from your closest friends, nor let small grudges make you forget the great kindness others have shown.
Life is brief, and time flows on. In the vast sea of people, trekking through this thorny path, the companions we have at different stages seem to change constantly. Yet, as the years pass, how much do we truly remember?
You search desperately for love when it is absent, and struggle in turmoil when it is present; you are gently broken by the pulse of love, only to be intoxicated by the wine it brews.
Do not mistake intense physical pleasure for true love—no matter how strong the sensation may be.
Every effort brings its own reward. When you worry about money or see peers excelling, you might feel a sting of inadequacy, asking why you are not as successful. I can only tell you: you haven't worked hard enough. Laziness is essentially a form of cowardice.
While brothers may not always be as close as friends, friends can certainly become brothers.
If my children and grandchildren live better than I do, what use is wealth?
Some things should not be dwelled upon; they are like a breeze that passes and vanishes. Some things should not be scrutinized; they are like thorns that sting deeper the more you investigate. Some things should not be seen as a burden; they are like tangled threads that reveal clarity once unraveled. A noble heart lies in being open-minded, inclusive, and peaceful. To be calm is to be composed; to be resilient is to be strong; to be excellent is to be free of envy; to be happy is to be free of comparison; and to be joyful is to be free of contention.
