Repeatedly tempering oneself through the interchange of weal and woe enables one to attain long-term blessings.
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.
When judging a person who has encountered misfortune and hardships, it is necessary to understand the aspirations and ambitions he set out with.
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.
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.