Please cherish everyone around you. Regardless of the roles they play in your life, they all add new chapters and colors to your existence. Observe harmony through tea; without reconciliation, one cannot grasp the principles of tea. Observe emptiness through tea; without a humble mind, one cannot comprehend its essence. Observe breadth through tea; without forgiveness, one cannot gain wisdom from it. Observe truth through tea; without sincerity, one cannot master its laws.
Humans cannot truly grow in happiness. Joy often renders people superficial, whereas we mature through suffering. It is only through transformation that we can deeply understand life.
An optimistic and radiant smile not only delights oneself but also warms the hearts of those nearby.
A wise elder possesses not only a mind skilled in contemplation but also hands ready for practical action and legs brave enough for the journey.
A smile is the most affectionate flower in the world, spreading its fragrance in all directions. Crying while laughing is a form of endurance; facing life with a smile is a form of courage; a beaming grin is a display of grace; forgiving with a smile is an act of tolerance; a glancing smile is a kind of charm, and a slight smile at the corner of the eye is a kind of allure. Even if you laugh so hard that you fall over, shake like a flower branch, or burst into tears, the smile itself is innocent.