A man, proud of his lofty character and unable to tolerate the mundane world, went to a Zen master to complain. The master asked, "Do you know that 'water too clear holds no fish'? Even the finest jade hides imperfections! Only with broad-mindedness and inclusiveness can one achieve great things.
All temporary partings lead to reunions, all regrets eventually find completeness, and all things that appear separated are ultimately inseparable.
Standing upright carries the risk of standing, while crawling offers the safety of crawling. Hands have their flaws, and hooves have their strengths.
Those at work envy those in school, while those in school long to work. We rarely cherish what we have, only to regret it deeply once it is lost.
If you shout daily, 'I need not worry about such a trivial matter,' you will discover an incredible power within your heart. Give it a try; it works wonders.
The weak take delight in whistling, while the strong whistlingly conquer life after they have whistled.
Regarding the cleanliness of a shirt, others focus on the collar, but I focus on the pockets.
Those who constantly believe others are paying attention to them, or those who seek such attention, tend to live in greater distress.
Conflicts with others are inevitable in life. Being magnanimous and yielding slightly allows these issues to pass. This is a person's cultivation and also a superior strategy of retreating to advance.
A true strong person is one who, in the quiet of the night, takes their heart out, mends its tears themselves, puts it back, sleeps, and wakes up full of vigor and confidence.