A promise is as weighty as a thousand gold coins; a gentleman's word is unbreakable.
Spiritual emptiness cannot be filled by any material possessions.
Enemies are not to be feared; what truly wounds and disgusts is the betrayal from within one's own ranks, and the malicious laughter that follows.
The peony in a vase may not attract attention; more people admire the resilient little flowers growing in the fields.
Focus on being a good person first, and success will follow.
With an open heart, the path of life reveals itself; with a narrow mind, no way forward exists.
The heart cultivated with repentance is less likely to foster harmful desires.
When you choose to give up on certain things, it is not due to a lack of determination or courage, but to provide yourself with a graceful way out.
Luxury is wearing expensive clothes while feeling completely at ease. Without this ease, you are merely a wealthy person who can afford luxury, not someone accustomed to it.
The world is broader than you imagine, and your life will always have an outlet. You will eventually discover your own wings, able to fly without anyone's permission. Even if collective life is comfortable, you cannot forget the freedom of flying solo. One must choose: either allow oneself to feel sorrow or become strong. A person's unhappiness is not due to lacking possessions but desiring too much. Vanity may bring satisfaction but can also lead into a deep abyss of suffering. There is only one path to true happiness: contentment brings constant joy, while achievements and fame remain quietly hidden.