The world is like a great book; to read and understand it is intelligence, to read and express it is wisdom, and to read, express, and perceive its essence is enlightenment.
The greatest agony of life is that God has given us limited abilities but unlimited desires. Without satisfying our desires, we suffer; once satisfied, we become bored. The most helpless part is that we continue to oscillate between suffering and boredom until life ends, and few can escape this cycle.
Things do not cease to exist simply because you are weary of them.
People want God to witness their good deeds but want to hide their bad ones; humans make things quite difficult for the gods.
I would rather make mistakes than miss out.
How can one govern the world if one cannot even tidy up a single room?
There are many ways to achieve great things; do not reject methods you may dislike.
Everything changes in the blink of an eye; but do not worry, for God never blinks.
One can easily tell if a carriage is empty by its sound; the emptier the carriage, the louder the noise.
A good-looking person staying silent is called "aloof," while an unattractive person staying silent is called "repressed."
Speak in an orderly manner with a gentle voice.
If an enemy makes you angry, it means you haven't gained the upper hand; if a friend makes you angry, it means you still care about the friendship.
Life itself is not hard; the sense of hardship comes only from our resistance and dissatisfaction.
Being alive is a blessing that should be cherished. Life is short, so do not leave behind many regrets. From sunrise in the east to sunset in the west—whether in sorrow or joy, a day is a day; don't dwell on trivialities, and your mind and body will find peace.
It is a great happiness to meet someone in life who is sincere and free of grudges.
Lose anything, but do not lose your character; lose anything, but do not lose your elegance.
