64a 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

 

63a 嚴以律己不虧損，寬以待人受益多。 One will not suffer any loss by being disciplined with oneself, one has much to gain by being forgiving towards others. - Master Sheng Yen

 

62a 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 108

 

60a 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

 

59a 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

 

58a 聽諍言未必順耳，嚐苦味的是良藥. Good advice is usually hard to take, just as good medicine usually tastes bitter. - Master Sheng Yen