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Humanistic culture is the quintessence of life and the elevation of character. It also reflects a growth in wisdom. 人文是生命的結晶，人格的昇華，也是慧命的成長。

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Being stubborn is to act in self-interest; being resolute is to seize the moment and give all we can. 執著與把握不同——執著是為己而爭，把握則是當下付出。

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People must cooperate, not compete, to do good. 要為善合心，不要為善競爭。

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

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If everyone can be frugal and cherish blessings, poverty will not exist. 如果人人能節省、惜福，貧窮就不存在。

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Truly beneficial teachings beautify life and inspire wisdom. 能開啟智慧、美化生活，都是善法。

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Collective goodness is great goodness. Only with the strength of great goodness can there be peace and prosperity. 結合人人的善，是真正的大善；有大善的力量，才能風調雨順人人平安。

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Instead of asking for blessings from the Bodhisattvas, we should search within our own heart. 祈求菩薩保佑，不如反求自心。

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Understand the truth of life—turn greed into generosity, hate into compassion, and ignorance into wisdom. 看清人生的道理──以布施心轉慳貪，以慈悲心轉瞋恚，以智慧心轉愚癡。

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Spend every second meaningfully; by switching to another task is as good as taking a rest. 分秒必爭，換一個工作方式就是休息。

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Watch our thoughts at each arising moment - cultivate the good ones and eliminate the bad ones. 當下的心念──好的，應精進；不好的，應去除。

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If we take good care of our mind, we will be happy; otherwise, we will experience more suffering. 心若照顧得好，人生就快樂；反之，則苦難偏多。

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One more good habit means one less bad habit. 多一個好習慣，就少一個壞習慣。

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Doing good deeds requires self-confidence in order to dispel all doubts and fear. 為善要有自信，才能發揮不畏懼的堅定力量。

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One who gives with expectations of repayment will be miserable if the expectations are not met; even if one receives what one wishes for, the happiness gained will be short-lived. 付出有所求，求不得，苦不堪言；若求得，歡喜也短暫。

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Discipline is fulfilling one’s duties; generosity is giving one’s all. 善盡自我本分，是持戒；毫不保留地付出力量，是布施。

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If people are amiable, there will be harmony in society, and the Earth will be peaceful. 人心和，氣就和，大地也會平安。