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　　30.人生几十年的成就，都是由每一天的言行累积而成。所以，要照顾好每一天的言行。

　　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，应专心一意往前看、向前走，不要回头空懊恼。

　　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.听话、说话要完整，不要只拣前一句、后一句，合起来刚好尖尖的刺进人心。

　　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，纵使物质生活平淡，也会感到乐在其中。

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

　　34.什么都没做，就是空过的人生；若能不断付出利益人群，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.发心容易，恒心难持；光说不练，无法体悟真理、实践道法。

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

　　36.感恩可以打开我们的心结，并且启发我们的悲心。

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

　　37.以欢喜心做事，即使忙碌却不感到辛苦，反而觉得甘甜。

　　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、他共同来成就。所以，不要有你、我、他的成见。

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

　　39.能付出爱心就是福，能消除烦恼就是慧。

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

　　40.要拥有很可爱的人生，就要自己先去爱人。

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

　　41.以亲切的爱心去关怀别人，这分爱心便是造福的种子。

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

　　42.要作个受欢迎的人，作个被爱的人，就必须先照顾好自我的声和色。

　　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、付出无所求，不执着「善有善报」，自然轻安自在。

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

　　44.退让一步以成全别人，即是修养，即是修行。

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

　　45.心中有信，愿力无穷；

　　心中无私，其福无量。

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

　　46.一般人常言：要争这一口气。其实真正有功夫的人，是把这口气咽下去。

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

　　47.把贪念转为满足，把满足化作慈悲。

　　Transform greed into contentment,, and contentment into compassion.

　　48.我们要接受天下人、事、物的磨练，方能成为一个坚强的人。

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

　　49.处理事情，感情要蕴藏在理智中；与人相处，则要把感情表现在理智上。

　　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.人人本有清净纯真的佛性，只因烦恼无明而遮蔽了。

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

　　52.菩萨不是土塑木刻的形象，真正的菩萨能做事、能说话、能吃饭，能寻声救苦随处现身。

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

　　53.谎言像一朵盛开的鲜花，外表美丽，生命短暂。

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

　　54.最平淡的日子，心里最安定。

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

　　55.发脾气是短暂的发疯。

　　Getting mad is, like a bout of temporary insanity.

　　56.以爱待人、以慈对人，则不惹人怨，亦能结好缘。

　　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.人既然生在世间，就不能离开众缘，修行也不能离群隐世。

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

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