35. In speech add a measure of virtue, take away a degree of vice. Act in this way and you cultivate great merit and blessing. 多積一點口德，少造一點口過， 就是培福求福的大功德。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

34. If you can't be of help, at the very least, don't cause harm. 當我們無力幫助他人，至少可以 停止傷害別人。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

33. When you interact with other people, be "square" within and "round" without. "Square" means to adhere to principle. "Round" means to be accommodating and understanding. 做人處事要「內方」而「外圓」， 「內方」就是原則，「外圓」就 是通達。- Master Sheng Yen

 

32. What is the best way to make progress? Devote yourself to the benefit of others. This is the true measure of success. 凡是盡心盡力以利益他人來成長 自己的人，便是一位成功者。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

31. What you offer repays what you have been given; when you repent, you strengthen your self-discipline. 奉獻是為了報恩，懺悔是為了律己。- Master Sheng Yen

 

30. Reduce pointless emotions and avoid unnecessary trouble. 只要少鬧一些無意義的情緒， 便能少製造一些不必要的煩惱。- Master Sheng Yen

 

29. A smile and a good word are great gifts that create virtuous affinity with all. 一個笑容，一句好話，都是廣結 善緣的大布施。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

28. When you meet others, connect with kindness, not resentment, and you will enjoy relationships of harmony and a life of joy. 逢人結恩不結怨，必能和諧相處、 生活愉快。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

27. Clearly see that everything in the world is impermanent, and you can realize the inner world of true peace. 認清世間一切現象都是無常的事實， 就能完成內心世界的真正平安。- Master Sheng Yen

 

26. It is a great blessing to care for other people when they suffer; it is great wisdom to delight in helping others deal with their own problems. 勤于照顧眾人的苦難是大福報， 樂于處理大家的問題是大智慧。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

25. Just as you would not ask others to wear your own shoes, don't make someone else's problems your own. 不要拿自己的鞋子叫別人穿，也 不要把別人的問題變成自己的問 題。 -- Master Sheng Yen

 

24. Reduce others' vexations with compassion; reduce your own with wisdom. 為他人減少煩惱是慈悲，為自己 減少煩惱是智慧。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

23. 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. 聰明的人，不一定有智慧，愚魯 的人，不一定沒有智慧；智慧不 等于知識，而是對人處事的態度。- Master Sheng Yen

 

22. Be polite and friendly when dealing with others, and you will pass all of your days in peace and tranquility. 和和氣氣與人相處，平平安安日 子好過。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

21. One with wisdom and restraint will never engage in frivolous chatter. 有智慧作分寸的人，一定不會跟 人家喋喋不休。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

20. The meaning of life lies in continuous learning and giving of oneself; help others to succeed and you will grow. 生命的意義在不斷的學習與奉獻 之中，成就了他人，也成長了自 己。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

19. 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. 安人者必然是和眾者，服人者必 然是柔忍者，因為和能合眾，柔能克剛。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

18. The obstinate afflict others and do themselves no good; the tolerant accord with others and bring peace to themselves. 剛強者傷人不利己，柔忍者和眾 必自安。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

17. In dealing with those under you: show concern rather than reproach; give encouragement rather than direction; discuss rather than command. 與下屬共事，當以關懷代替責備， 以勉勵代替輔導，以商量代替命令。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

16. Concern yourself with the happiness of others; downplay your own achievements. 要把眾生的幸福提起，要把自我的 成就放下。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

15. Self confidence is recognizing your strong points; growth is knowing your weaknesses; respect is understanding another's position. 肯定自己的優點是自信，瞭解自 己的缺點是成長，善解他人的立 場是尊重。- Master Sheng Yen

 

13. Offer friendship and a helping hand to others, and so be a beacon of harmony, happiness, peace and calm. 對人付出友誼，伸出援手，就是 在散發和樂平安的光芒。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

12. Say "Blessings to you" when you meet another. This spreads good will and brings peace and calm. 與人相遇，一聲「我為你祝福！」 就能贏得友誼，獲得平安。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

11. Unable to let go of attachment to self? No wisdom. Unable to let go of attachment to others? No compassion. 放不下自己是沒有智慧，放不下 他人是沒有慈悲。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

10. Set others before you to complete yourself, respect others to put an end to enmity, praise others to encourage harmony. 以禮讓對方來成就自我，以尊重 對方來化解敵意，以稱讚對方來 增進和諧。 - Master Sheng Yen