Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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People know that fame and rank make men happy. But they do not know that the happiest men are those without fame and rank.
By casting out thoughts of wealth and rank from his heart, a man rids himself of the taint of the world.
Once, Sakyamuni Buddha was frequently targeted by a man who spewed jealousy and insults at him. Yet the Buddha remained calm and silent.