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　　30.人生幾十年的成就，都是由每一天的言行累積而成。所以，要照顧好每一天的言行。

　　Our accomplishments in life, are built on, the words and actions, we make every day —, thus we must be discreet in our, daily speech and behavior.

　　31.人生如高空走索，應專心一意往前看、向前走，不要回頭空懊惱。

　　Life is like , walking on a tightrope., Walk straight ahead and, concentrate on , what”s in front of us;, to keep looking back, does us no good.

　　32.聽話、說話要完整，不要只揀前一句、後一句，合起來剛好尖尖的刺進人心。

　　Be clear and complete when you talk and listen., Do not pick one sentence here, and one sentence there;, or you may by accident intensely hurt someone.

　　33.人生若精神文化充足富有，縱使物質生活平淡，也會感到樂在其中。

　　If we are, spiritually rich , and fulfilled,, we will be happy,, even if materialistically, our life is, basic and simple.

　　34.什麼都沒做，就是空過的人生；若能不斷付出利益人群，就是大好的人生。

　　If we don”t do something meaningful,, our life will pass by in vain., But if we work unceasingly for the betterment of mankind,, ours will be a beautiful life.

　　35.發心容易，恒心難持；光說不練，無法體悟真理、實踐道法。

　　To begin is easy,, to persist, difficult., Talking about truth, without practicing it, leads neither to enlightenment, nor realizing the Dharma.

　　36.感恩可以打開我們的心結，並且啓發我們的悲心。

　　Having gratitude , can help us dissolve , our inner afflictions, and waken , our compassion.

　　37.以歡喜心做事，即使忙碌卻不感到辛苦，反而覺得甘甜。

　　If we work , with a joyful heart,, no matter how tiring and, demanding the task is,, we will be rewarded, with a sense of , bliss and joy.

　　38.好事，需要你、我、他共同來成就。所以，不要有你、我、他的成見。

　　Good actions require, everyone”s cooperation,, so let”s not cling to, personal biases.

　　39.能付出愛心就是福，能消除煩惱就是慧。

　　The ability to love, is a blessing. , The ability to , eliminate afflictions , is wisdom.

　　40.要擁有很可愛的人生，就要自己先去愛人。

　　We must first love others, to have a beautiful life.

　　41.以親切的愛心去關懷別人，這分愛心便是造福的種子。

　　When we care for others with deep sincerity,, our heart of love is the noble seed, that brings great blessings.

　　42.要作個受歡迎的人，作個被愛的人，就必須先照顧好自我的聲和色。

　　To win the hearts of others and always be welcomed,, we must be cautious of our tone of voice , and facial expression.

　　43.行善是本分、付出無所求，不執著「善有善報」，自然輕安自在。

　　It is our duty, as a human being, to do good., Expecting nothing in , return,, our heart will naturally, enjoy peace and ease.

　　44.退讓一步以成全別人，即是修養，即是修行。

　　Taking a step back , to accommodate others , refines our character , and nurtures , spiritual growth.

　　45.心中有信，願力無窮；

　　心中無私，其福無量。

　　With faith, , we will have, unlimited strength., With selfless intentions,, we will be , showered with blessings.

　　46.一般人常言：要爭這一口氣。其實真正有功夫的人，是把這口氣咽下去。

　　Most people fight, for the sake of pride, but the wise can let go.

　　47.把貪念轉爲滿足，把滿足化作慈悲。

　　Transform greed into contentment,, and contentment into compassion.

　　48.我們要接受天下人、事、物的磨練，方能成爲一個堅強的人。

　　Only by undergoing , the trials and challenges, of human affairs , do we become , strong and resilient.

　　49.處理事情，感情要蘊藏在理智中；與人相處，則要把感情表現在理智上。

　　In handling matters, let your mind influence your heart., In dealing with people, let your heart influence your mind.

　　50.有一分心，就有一分力量。

　　When we have the will,, we will have strength.

　　51.人人本有清淨純真的佛性，只因煩惱無明而遮蔽了。

　　We all have, a pure and clear, Buddha nature,, obscured by, afflictions and delusion.

　　52.菩薩不是土塑木刻的形象，真正的菩薩能做事、能說話、能吃飯，能尋聲救苦隨處現身。

　　Bodhisattvas are not idols made of wood; , real Bodhisattvas are people who eat, talk, , work, and relieve suffering in times of need.

　　53.謊言像一朵盛開的鮮花，外表美麗，生命短暫。

　　Lies are like , flowers in full bloom;, they look beautiful , but do not last long.

　　54.最平淡的日子，心裏最安定。

　　The most , simple and ordinary life , brings the most , inner peace.

　　55.發脾氣是短暫的發瘋。

　　Getting mad is, like a bout of temporary insanity.

　　56.以愛待人、以慈對人，則不惹人怨，亦能結好緣。

　　When we treat others with loving-kindness, , we will not stir up ill feelings,, and we will be able to , form good relationships with others.

　　57.人既然生在世間，就不能離開衆緣，修行也不能離群隱世。

　　Born into this world,, we are always with people;…

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