When Xuanzang introduces himself, he says: "I am Tripitaka from the Great Tang in the East, traveling to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures." This statement contains three fundamental questions everyone should reflect on: Who am I? Where do I come from? Where am I going? Only by understanding one's identity and life direction and clarifying one's goals can a person remain unwavering despite hardships and temptations.
Everyone has moments of reluctance, yet few want to be the one who merely passes through life. Time is like a limited journey in which we must accomplish what we are destined to do. On the road woven from the past, present, and distant future, people constantly pass each other by. Life is long and chaotic, and even the most gifted individuals are merely travelers who may still be lost.
Life is short and should not be wasted, for in the blink of an eye one may already have turned gray.
Marriage is like porcelain: it takes great effort to create, but it breaks easily, and once broken, it is difficult to restore. Therefore, it requires care and caution, just like the reminder on a package: handle with care.
All gains and losses in life have their meaning at different stages. Do not trap yourself in attachment—do not give up, do not be stubborn, do not constantly look back, and do not indulge in self-pity. Let everything unfold naturally.
One should be as tolerant as the sea; only with an open heart can one embrace all things.
When visiting clients, salespeople should follow a principle: even if no deal is made, they should still gain something, such as a future opportunity or a referral.
I am merely a dispensable sorrow.
Maintain your principles and integrity; do not easily change your conduct or values.
Except for pain caused by illness or the loss of loved ones, most suffering comes from desire, comparison, and chasing what does not belong to us. If we set the bar for happiness too high, suffering will always follow.
If you cannot accept my worst side, you are not worthy of my best side.
Blood ties are never divided by left or right, and brotherhood knows no separation between "you" and "me."
A person should have backbone: either love sincerely toward marriage, or remain independent and proud in singlehood—never settling casually.
