The fish said to the water, "You cannot see my tears, because I am in the water." The water replied, "I can feel your tears because you are in my heart."
Success is the union of subjective effort and serendipitous opportunity.
Do not dwell on the mistakes or old grievances of others.
We walk our own paths. Whether the road ahead is muddy or smooth, wide or narrow, easy or difficult, one must persist. Life is like kneading dough; rather than daydreaming about a bowl of dough, it is better to focus and make a real loaf. Living life earnestly brings naturalness and peace of mind.
A person who has achieved a "no-self" state has transcended hatred, ignorance, jealousy, and attachment. Such a person experiences true joy, as worldly suffering cannot harm a "no-self" being.
Obsessing over things that lead to no result only brings exhaustion; longing for things that do not belong to you only brings envy. Therefore, let go of obsession to pursue results, and let go of envy to achieve beauty.
Pain grows with the level of attention given to it; it is your attention that nourishes it.