With the same bottle, why do you choose to fill it with poison? With the same mind, why do you allow it to be filled with trouble?
Things we cannot obtain often seem beautiful to us. This is because we know too little about them and have not spent enough time with them. One day, when you truly understand them, you will realize they were not as wonderful as you imagined.
In this world, there is only cunning and adaptability, but never true perfection.
Living for just one more day is a blessing, and it deserves gratitude. When I cried about not having shoes, I discovered someone had no feet.
The more mental energy you spend focusing on others, the less you have left to reflect on yourself. Do you understand?
To know the calamity of swords and spears in the world, just listen to the sounds from the slaughterhouses at midnight. Do not merely complain about your own illnesses or sudden misfortunes; look instead at how many beings have died violently under your blade.
Hating others is a great loss to oneself.
Everyone possesses life, but not everyone understands life, let alone cherishes it. For those who do not understand life, it becomes a punishment.
Those who believe they possess wealth are actually possessed by wealth.
Attachment to emotions is the source of suffering. Only by letting go of this attachment can you find true freedom.
Going with the flow is not about being passive or lazy; it is about doing your best and leaving the outcome to fate.
Do not be too certain of your own opinions, for this will lead to fewer regrets.
When you are honest with yourself, no one in the world can deceive you.
It is shameful to use harm to others as a mask to cover up one's own flaws.
A person whose heart is full of jealousy, whose mind is not open, and whose speech is improper cannot be considered truly well-formed.
Tell more jokes and handle affairs with a sense of humor; this will make life a bit easier.
