總監修／星雲大師

編述／清．金纓（生卒年不詳）

經一番挫折，長一番識見。

容一番橫逆，增一番器度。

省一分經營，多一分道義。

學一分退讓，討一分便宜。

增一分享用，減一分福澤。

加一分體貼，知一分物情。

──選自《格言聯璧》

Self-Restraint

Jin Ying (Years unknown, Qing Dynasty)

English translation: Venerable Zhi Yue

Experiencing a setback

leads to an increase in wisdom,

Tolerating an adversity

leads to an increase in magnanimity,

Relinquishing a monetary gain

leads to an increase in morality.

Learning how to take a step back

leads to small advantages.

Self-indulgence

leads to a decrease in prosperity.

Consideration of others

leads to knowing how to appreciate.

── from Geyan Lianbi

(Aphorisms and Apothegms)