Keep your head cool, your feet warm, your body active, and your mind calm.
The greatest charm of a person lies in having a positive mindset. Youth and beauty are fleeting, and worldly vanity is but a passing dream. Embrace a sunny disposition, and you will remain unburdened by gains or losses, accepting all things as they come. A mind without desire is free from worldly distractions; a mind free from distractions is composed in both sitting and walking, leading to a superior life.
Avoid excessive drinking to prevent loss of composure.
Material wealth is the foundation of elderly care, spirituality is its pillar, and science is its key. Maintain a healthy outlook on aging to create a second spring in life. —— Wang Xinghua
Too many words bring controversy; a calm mind brings fewer troubles.
Obsessing over people loses virtue; obsessing over objects loses ambition; seeing too much deficiency leads to doubt.
At sixty, one may sigh at the brevity of life; yet, my destiny lies within my own hands, not in heaven.
Treat others with equality and view oneself with composure.
Be as vigorous as a fish crossing the sea; be as brave as a bird soaring the clouds.
Maintaining a calm heart through simplicity leads to peace, while enduring hardships builds strength.
If you view learning as a punishment, life becomes painful; but if you can accept it with a smile and handle it cheerfully, it is merely a life lesson. Simply learn well.
The greater the challenge, the greater our spiritual understanding and growth.
Prosperity comes from facing hardships; ruin comes from living in ease.
Dreams may not be long enough, yet we still need them; emotions may bring pain, yet we still cling to them; rain may be beautiful, yet we still love the sunshine; you may not be by my side, but I have never forgotten you.
Accumulating goodness brings blessings; accumulating virtue extends life.
Do not worry when low, and do not be arrogant when high.
Eat until full, walk without rushing, and remain calm when facing troubles. —— Dong Bifu
Cleanse your selfish desires to find eternal joy; wash away worldly thoughts to feel light and free.
A narrow-minded person who focuses on trifles will have a short life; a magnanimous person who is generous will enjoy peace and longevity.
A well-washed well yields clean water; a person with three teachers gains great skill.
When facing adversity, use an expansive mindset; when in prosperity, use a reserved one.
In wealth, stay true to your principles; in poverty, do not worry vainly.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Change the future by starting now; changing the present is changing the future.
Literature should connect the past and present with spirit, and humanity should uphold the world with righteousness.
The quiet bamboo and orchids foster calm; the gentle breeze and bright moon symbolize a noble mind.
Correcting faults is like weeding; cultivating talent is like planting flowers.
Love the bamboo, but do not let the shoots block the road; cherish the flowers, even if the branches obstruct.
A clean conscience and patriotism; integrity and strength for the people.
Crying over sorrows with wine only increases them; cutting water with a sword only makes it flow longer.
Only after polishing raw jade does it become precious; only after washing away the sand does gold appear.
Birds peck at frosted fruit when hungry; horses dig through ice when thirsty.
Set an intention before speaking; create a breeze before whistling.
The well-fed may not understand the hunger of the starving; do not mock others when times are good.
Ordinary people change their circumstances but not their hearts; sages change their hearts to change their circumstances.
Have an open mind and strong will; exercise regularly; maintain a disciplined lifestyle and diet; read and cultivate your soul. —— Zhang Xueliang
There is no greater joy than being free from worries, and no greater wealth than being content. —— Laozi
Wealth does not always bring happiness; too much wealth brings trouble. A simple life brings true freedom and joy.
Losing one's nature in desire leads to a lack of morality after drinking.
Exceeding the quality of plum blossoms, matching the elegance of bamboo.
Face the vicissitudes of life with composure and handle hardships with tranquility.
Instead of asking what others can do for you, consider what you can do for others.
Happiness lies not in how much you acquire, but in how little you contend.
Choose courage and be a hero; never bow your head to minor obstacles.
In understanding the Tao, one can only look up from the steps of intelligence, but one can overlook everything from the peak of wisdom.
Live with clear goals and a tranquil mind.
Without climbing the mountain, one cannot see the plains; without training, one cannot become strong.
