An intelligent person is not necessarily wise; a dull-witted person not necessarily foolish. Wisdom is not the same as knowledge; the difference lies in your attitude in dealing with people. - Master Sheng Yen

Be polite and friendly when dealing with others, and you will pass all of your days in peace and tranquility. - Master Sheng Yen

One with wisdom and restraint will never engage in frivolous chatter. - Master Sheng Yen

The meaning of life lies in continuous learning and giving of oneself; help others to succeed and you will grow. - Master Sheng Yen

If you want to bring peace to others, be in harmony with them. If you wish to sway others, be accommodating. To establish harmony is to unite people, as the soft can conquer the hard. - Master Sheng Yen

The obstinate afflict others and do themselves no good; the tolerant accord with others and bring peace to themselves. - Master Sheng Yen

In dealing with those under you: show concern rather than reproach; give encouragement rather than direction; discuss rather than command. - Master Sheng Yen

Concern yourself with the happiness of others; downplay your own achievements. Master Sheng Yen

Self confidence is recognizing your strong points; growth is knowing your weaknesses; respect is understanding another's position. Master Sheng Yen

Gossip less and you will have fewer disputes; be more truthful and sincere and you will have more peace and calm. - Master Sheng Yen

Offer friendship and a helping hand to others, and so be a beacon of harmony, happiness, peace and calm. - Master Sheng Yen

Say "Blessings to you" when you meet another. This spreads good will and brings peace and calm. - Master Sheng Yen

Unable to let go of attachment to self? No wisdom. Unable to let go of attachment to others? No compassion. - Master Sheng Yen

Set others before you to complete yourself, respect others to put an end to enmity, praise others to encourage harmony. - Master Sheng Yen

When you work with others, consider their needs. When you make a mistake, reflect upon your own conduct. - Master Sheng Yen

If you let other people misunderstand you, it's nobody's fault but your own. - Master Sheng Yen

Have the breadth of mind to serve as the stepping stone for another; be the kind of person that truly helps others to be successful. - Master Sheng Yen

Demand right-minded conduct of yourself, do not use it as an excuse to harshly criticize others. - Master Sheng Yen

Love is involved in what you own and what you give to others, but the difference between helping yourself and helping others is that one is a self-directed, possessive love; the other is a selfless, joyous, generous love. - Master Sheng Yen

Benefiting others takes a pure mind that seeks neither reward nor return. - Master Sheng Yen

Love yourself, love others, love all sentient beings; liberate yourself, liberate others, liberate all sentient beings. - Master Sheng Yen

Contribute rather than compete. Use what you have been given wisely, and don't squander your good fortune. - Master Sheng Yen

Be humble to those below and respectful to those above. Bodhisattva practitioners, study this well! - Master Sheng Yen

Purify your mind by curbing desire; refine your community with loving kindness for all. - Master Sheng Yen

Look at yourself with contrition; at the world with gratitude. - Master Sheng Yen