能中更有能中手，各自努力莫羨人。 There is always competition. Just focus on your own endeavor without envy or jealousy. - Master Sheng Yen

及時行樂乃浪漫，隨處修善積功德。 While it may seem romantic to seize the moment and enjoy life's pleasure to the fullest, it is doing good deeds whenever and wherever you can that will truly bring you life's blessings and rewards. - Master Sheng Yen

菜根清香布衣暖，勤勞健康節儉富。 Simple meals and clothes are as good as fancy ones. Hard work leads to good health and thrift leads to wealth. - Master Sheng Yen

守貧望富當勤儉，處亂守安不動心。 Be content with poverty, but hard work and thrift will lead you to wealth; stay calm in the face of turmoil and keep your mind from being perturbed. - Master Sheng Yen

嚴以律己不虧損，寬以待人受益多。 One will not suffer any loss by being disiplined with oneself, one has much to gain by being forgiving towards others. - Master Sheng Yen

寧以勤勉補笨拙，勿仗聰明而懈怠。 Do not slack off because you are smart enough; always compensate for a lack of intelligence with diligence. - Master Sheng Yen

真誠必有應，精勤萬事成。 Be sincere, and your prayer will be answered, be diligent, and anything can be accomplished. - Master Sheng Yen