49 受持觀世音菩薩名號，得無量無邊福德之利。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) Boundless blessings are found in upholding and reciting often the name of Guan Yin, Bodhisattva Avalokitesavara. - Master Sheng Yen

 

爭奪他人飯碗莫如自家耕田，自家無田可耕幫人耕田也好。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) Rather than plunder another's bowl of rice, plow your own rice field; if you do not have a rice field of your own, then help someone with his. - Master Sheng Yen

 

47 多心防人易遭鬼，知己知彼逢貴人，富貴貧賤皆布施，自利利人利眾生。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) One who is paranoid is prone to be deceived, one who is understanding is bound to find a helping hand. For richer or poorer, don't hesitate to give, for giving is the key to benefiting oneself, others, and all sentient beings. - Master Sheng Yen

 

46 知音難遇正常事，勿因孤獨不理人；少煩少惱福德長，多思多慮障礙增。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) It is difficult to find a kindred soul, but don't let that stop you from befriending others. Minimize worries and vexations, and your blessings will grow while obstructions lessen - Master Sheng Yen

 

45 一夜致富是暴富，一夕成名乃虛名，暴富暴發富難守，虛名不實名累人。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) Fame and wealth obtained overnight are difficult to keep. Be sensible and realistic. - Master Sheng Yen

 

布施是經營財富的價值，種福乃過手財富的原因。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) The value of managing wealth lies in giving; the reason for possessing money is to cultivate blessings. - Master Sheng Yen

 

42 家業百年不墜因為積福，富貴不過三代由於自私。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) Cultivate blessings, and family wealth may last for a hundred years; be selfish, and family fortunes will not survive three generations. - Master Sheng Yen