Listening to others with half-trust is shrewdness; knowing which half is trustworthy is true wisdom.
To change your destiny, you must first change your inner self. The heart is the lighthouse of the sea, guiding your direction of progress. The greatest tragedy in life is the bewilderment of the heart. Once you firmly identify the direction you desire, effort ceases to be a problem for you. Remember: it is better to appear foolish than to be presumptuously clever. It is better to endure hardship than to seek easy pleasure. It is better to appear poor than to flaunt wealth.
A smile from the heart is the most beautiful language. A radiant smile, bright as fresh clouds, is the most exquisite adornment. A warm and gentle smile can turn even the hardest steel into softness. Subtle smiles convey tolerance, understanding, warmth, and fulfillment. They are a beauty that never withers in this world, always providing courage and encouragement, allowing people to drop their defenses, thawing even millennia-old ice, and making hostile expressions feel ashamed.
What distinguishes a certain individual from others is that, amidst confusion and chaos, he does not get lost. He can control himself rather than being controlled by others.
In this life, what we truly seek is happiness! When we take everything lightly, our hearts are no longer burdened. We must not force matters, for doing so only brings us bondage, pain, and unhappiness.