If you remain stuck in conventional thinking and follow old patterns, you are destined to fall behind, losing your edge and opportunities. To stand out, one must possess the power of innovation: think what others dare not, and do what others have never done. External simplicity, such as having few clothes or eating only once a day, is not true simplicity. True simplicity is when the heart can embrace infinite experiences and, despite being worldly, remains pure and simple.
Belief possesses infinite power; it allows you to believe you were born for that purpose. Even when goals seem unattainable, belief helps you overcome all obstacles to achieve them.
Since what we can personally grasp is very limited, we should dedicate ourselves to contributing to a greater cause.
Either succeed or fail; I will not walk the middle path.
Sharpening one sword for ten years is too slow; sharpening ten swords in ten years is just right.
Practice shows that if parents lack authority, even with serious attitudes and strict education, children may treat their words as wind passing through their ears. Conversely, if parents command respect, children will obey without much instruction. Therefore, establishing and maintaining parental authority is the foundation of effective family education.
People generally hold teachers, leaders, celebrities, and public figures to high expectations; thus, any mistake they make is often magnified. Consequently, these individuals should practice extra self-discipline.