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We should devote ourselves to doing the right things and avoid doing the wrong things. In doing so, we can transform suffering into happiness. 對的事，認真投入；遠離不對的事，就能轉苦為福。

One must be sensible and reasonable in daily life in order to realize the truth. 能合情、合事、合理，才是真理。

Constantly think good thoughts and cultivate ever-growing wisdom. 善念時時生，慧命日日增。

"14th Street, looking towards Ohio River, Wheeling, W. Va." Digital Commonwealth, Tichnor Brothers Postcard Collection, Boston Public Library.

With deep humility comes great character. 能放下身段，才有偉大的人格。

Enlightenment is understanding what life is about and what one should do. 所謂「覺悟」，是懂得什麼是人生，該做什麼事。

Character building starts with trustworthiness. 建立人格的第一步是「信」。

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen. “The Crèche” (Daycare). 1895.

Max Liebermann, "An Old Woman with Cat", 1878.

Good deeds benefit all; bad deeds benefit no one and bring harm to oneself. 雙手做好事是利益人群，做錯事是害人不利己。

Giving more and demanding less is the secret to a delightful life. 計較少一點，付出多一些，就是可愛的人生。

As a student of Buddhism, one needs to learn to understand principles, seize every moment in life, and act on one's beliefs. 學佛，要學「明白道理、把握人生、身體力行」。

One who has a clear and firm direction in life has no need to compete with others. 能清楚、篤定內心方向，就不會計較。

Success is achieved by seizing the moment and accepting its challenges. 與時競爭、接受考驗，才會成功。

Repentance brings purification; great vows bring blessings. 懺悔即清淨，發願即有福。

Kobayashi Kiyochika, "View Inside Ueno Park", 1879.

Make every second count and move forward step by step; think kind thoughts and do good deeds; practice good teachings and share the joy of Dharma with everyone. 分秒不空過，步步踏實過；善念不間斷，好事日日做；妙法時時用，法喜多分享。