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Repeatedly tempering oneself through the interchange of weal and woe enables one to attain long-term blessings.
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To conquer the demons, you must first conquer the perversity in your own heart. Once you have done that, the demons will cower and be at your command.
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When judging a person who has encountered misfortune and hardships, it is necessary to understand the aspirations and ambitions he set out with.
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Whatever I do, I leave some part of it unfinished; that way the Creator will not frown on me and the ghosts and spirits will not be able to harm me.
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To constantly hear words that grate upon the ear and to always encounter matters that unsettle the heart—this is the whetstone for cultivating virtue.