54. People have joys and sorrows, just as the moon has its phases. In the changing seasons, we experience ebbs and flows, reminding us that life is but a great circle—a cycle of brilliance and lows, joy and sadness, gathering and parting. As the years pass and feelings exchange, we realize that life is a collection of bittersweet experiences; the ends of the earth reside within our hearts.
55. Even if you do nothing, the hands of the clock keep moving.
56. Gold will eventually shine, but it too has moments of being covered in dust. My lifelong goal is to become a piece of gold that shines forever before the world, never losing its luster.
57. Do not get lost in the past or the future, letting life slip through your fingers. Cherish every day, and you will possess every moment of your life.
58. Living in this world, one is destined to endure many grievances.
59. On the road of life, we are always walking between success and failure.
60. Such is life. We should all possess the humility and composure of water. By observing the self and using the finite to realize the infinite, we will eventually merge into the great ocean and attain eternal life. I have always believed that I am a traveler. Under the quiet sky, I walk and watch the light fade, reflecting on much.
61. Life is not like Lin Daiyu; it won't become charmingly poetic just because of sorrow.
62. What belongs to me will stay; what does not belong to me, I must learn to let go with indifference.
63. Grumbling is the greatest gift Heaven has bestowed upon humanity, and also the most sincere part of human prayer.
64. To meet change without haste, one must maintain steadfastness in thought.
65. To practice Buddha mindfulness, one must have true faith and earnest vows. One must be respectful and sincere, listening intently. One must harbor the heart to save all living beings, abstain from killing, protect life, and be vegetarian. One must commit no evil and perform all good deeds. One must constantly reflect on oneself; whenever an unkind thought arises, eliminate it immediately; whenever a kind thought arises, expand it. Even if one cannot fully achieve this, the intention must never be absent. Practicing good thoughts, words, and deeds as a method to govern the body and mind—only then can one be a true disciple of Buddha.
66. Be patient when listening to others. Even if you are reluctant, do not interrupt, for you may learn lessons from their stories.
67. Looking back, I used to ride a bike, then walk, then use a cane, then lose my legs, and even face death... Haha, you might laugh at my pessimism, but only by comparing like this can we avoid excessive longing. In the decades of life, whether one was an emperor or a beggar, in the end, we all return to the dust.
