Words of gift weigh more than pearls and jade; words of injury cut deeper than swords and halberds.
Little cleverness sometimes traps one in foolishness. Only great wisdom can achieve great breakthroughs and establish great new beginnings.
It is not easy to truly understand others, but it is even harder to truly understand oneself.
In life, everyone hopes for happiness and to live out their true selves. Therefore, starting now, we must learn to enjoy life, slow down our pace, and appreciate the roses blooming on our journey. We do not need to overly demand the completion of certain tasks or the achievement of unreachable heights, for doing so only burdens the soul, making the journey of life even more arduous.
Joyful and sorrowful events eventually become the past. Neither sorrow nor joy, neither salty nor bland, life is full of ups and downs and busyness. Whatever we may forget, we must never forget sincerity and conscience. No matter how poor or disappointed one is, one must maintain true feelings and treat people sincerely. No matter how wealthy or successful one is, one must not lose one's conscience. Not every devotion leads to a perfect ending, nor does every encounter become a beautiful landscape to be guarded.
There are three realms in life. The first is to look far: holding grand life goals without haggling over minor immediate benefits or letting trivial matters disturb one's peace. The second is to see through: phenomena are complex, and seeing the essence behind them is both a capability and a unique perspective. The third is to look lightly: placing fame and profit outside of oneself, viewing the world's complexities with equanimity, and acting with natural ease.
For many, the meaning of their entire life is accumulating a heap of life experiences. However, to others, these are merely outdated clothes that will never fit anyone.
Because we have lost paradise, we yearn for sunshine even more; because we have been hurt, we believe that clarity follows the rain. We are all angels with only one wing; only by embracing each other can we fly.
Sailing the ship of life across the sea of existence, Smooth sailing is indeed commendable, but rising from adversity is even more admirable.
