Persistent resentment signifies a poverty of spirit.
A human life is like the spring of plants. Bow your head to work, open your eyes to observe. The hard perish, while the soft survive. Greatness is fated, small success is earned through diligence. Wealth varies, even in shared fields. Compassion is the root, and convenience is the way. When power fails, even masters are bullied; when times decline, even ghosts play tricks. True gold fears no fire; only the cowardly fear death. Strong grass is known in the wind; great men appear in adversity. Speak not of profit without foundation, and those with substance need not fear poverty. Pouring blood to plant flowers brings blooms; planting willows unintentionally creates a forest. Last night a dog bit with ill intent, this morning the carp leaps over the dragon gate.
Noble goals lead people to excellence, while a life without goals is destined for mediocrity. For those without goals, the passage of time only marks aging, not the transcendence of mediocrity. Pursuing great goals is an act of greatness itself, for in the process, you will be tempered, hone your abilities, and gradually become extraordinary.
Life is like a mirror; if you smile at it, it smiles back. One's creed should be to constantly change the status quo, seek truth, and strive for a better tomorrow. The essence of life lies not in what one possesses, but in how one uses it. In human relationships, the most precious thing is sincerity, and the ability to understand others is the key to a happy life.
Ambition is not bound by age, and talent is not delayed by time. Truth is not found in loudness, and heart is not always expressed in words. The diligent improve every day, and the persistent grow every day.
Let go of hatred and treat your opponents with kindness. Opponents provide us not only with threats and conflict but also with the motivation to survive and prevail.
Skillful questioning is a key characteristic of an excellent critic.
