Adages of Wisdom Quotes by Master Sheng Yen

The deeper our compassion, the greater our wisdom and the fewer our vexations.

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Simply deal with matters with wisdom and treat people with compassion, without worrying about personal gain or loss. Then we'll never be plagued by vexations.

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To let the circumstances dictate one's state of mind is human; to let the mind dictate the circumstances is sage.

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A big duck cuts a big wake; a small duck cuts a small wake. Big or small, each duck will paddle its own way to the other shore—but only if it paddles.

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If the mountain won't move, build a road around it. If the road won't turn, change your path. If you are unable to even change your path, just transform your mind.

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Diligence doesn't mean stretching beyond our limits. It means displaying unremitting persistence.

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