1) Have high aspirations, firm resolve, gentle disposition, and mindfulness. 2) An object viewed from a different angle can still appear the same. 3) Gratitude can open our hearts and arouse our compassion.

1. 静思言 #4 证严法师 Still Mind & Deep Thoughts #4 Venerable Cheng Yen ( Zhengyan ) 音乐（ Music: Chinese Flute) 姑苏行（笛子独奏）

2. 愿要大，志要坚，气要柔，心要细。 Have high aspiration, firm resolution, gentle disposition and mindfulness.

3. 一缺口的杯子，如果换一个角度看它，它仍然是圆的 。 A chipped cup, when viewed from a different angle, it still looks round.

4. 心美，看什么都美。 Through a beautiful heart, everything is beautiful.

5. 感恩 可以打开我们的心结，并且启发我们的悲心。 Gratitude Can open up our hearts & arouse our compassion.

6. 对别人不要计较， 对自己要好好检讨。 Not fussy towards others. Reflective on own actions always.

7. 话语秤起来不重，但稍一不慎，却会重重压到别人的心。 Words are not weighty, however when spoken heedlessly, it can hurt badly .

8. 莫让批评的话，让我们失去热心。 Do not lose heart because of criticism.

9. 如果影响不了别人，就做自己该做的事。 If you cannot influence others, just do what should be done.

10. 平时对别人好，不是功夫；发生事情还能对别人好，才是真工夫。 Being nice to others under normal circumstances is not unusual. Being nice to others at difficult times is truly great.

11. 在逆流中要有毅力， 不要随波逐流旋转而去。 Be persevered against the tide. Do not be swept away by the current.