800 Values (101--200)
101. Jealousy is a reflection of the ugliness of the soul.
102. The tendency to compare is a kind of inner evil.
103. Vanity is the cancer cell of life.
104. Complaining is a poisoned arrow.
105. Selfishness is the root of all affliction and the first ticket to hell.
106. Anger is the root of all ailments—it’s like poisoning yourself slowly.
107. Anger is a whirlwind of emotion—the first to be hurt is always the one who holds it.
108. Laziness is the mindset of a parasite.
109. Gratitude is the first key to elevating the quality of LIFE.
110. Selflessness is the passport to heaven.
111. Giving and devotion are the best ways to lay up treasures in heaven.
112. Money, power, status, fame, and beauty are the devil’s bait.
113. The more you possess, the more burdens you carry.
114. Health, peace, joy, contentment, and serenity are the blessings granted by the Greatest Creator.
115. Only by having nothing can you truly have everything.
116. Honesty is the best policy in life.
117. When the root is firm, the Way unfolds naturally.
118. When a person corrects and cultivates their body and mind, true essence and spirit reside within, and great talent and virtue emerge.
119. Honoring one’s word is the first and foremost duty of being human; failing to do so is a form of crime.
120. Negativity is like severing your own and others' arteries—it brings slow but certain harm.
121. Repentance is a powerful way to purify the soul and dissolve karmic obstacles—it helps one avoid misfortune.
122. Prayer holds mysterious power. When bound by circumstances and unable to fulfill your ideals, pray more.
123. Indifference shows a lack of vitality; without passion and drive, one cannot achieve great things.
124. Greed is a psychological disorder.
125. Arrogance is a trait of the devil.
126. Stubbornness is a sign of rigid thinking.
127. Truth cannot be found through debate or argument.
128. Deception is a crime.
129. Suspicion is a sign of mental imbalance.
130. Resentment is like a slow poison—it harms both yourself and others.
131. Cursing is a form of dark magic; those who curse will become demons. No matter how angry you are, never curse.
132. Hatred will destroy the one who harbors it.
133. The most vulnerable spots are the weakest and most flawed.
134. Praising others is a reflection of the beauty and richness of one’s soul.
135. Belittling others reveals a soul that is ugly and impoverished.
136. Humility is the starting point of progress and self-transcendence; it is also the bridge to heaven.
137. Trust is like honey, and distrust is like a knife.
138. It's good to live with a touch of religious feeling.
139. Living naturally is the truest form of beauty.
140. Don’t judge others or speak in absolute terms lightly.
141. Speak your truth, do your work, walk your path, cultivate your Way. Don’t meddle in others’ affairs or worry over their matters.
142. Faith is truth; love is LIFE.
143. To forgive, accept, and embrace others is to broaden your path and expand your space for living.
144. Chase the sun, and you will escape the darkness; chase joy, and you will leave your troubles behind; chase paradise, and you will rise above the human world.
145. When ugliness flows from someone, it reflects their own ugliness.
146. Avoiding yourself and fearing to face your true self leads to endless suffering.
147. Love is a state of LIFE, like the shining sun and blooming flowers.
148. Love has no fixed object; it is the blossoming of our finest inner qualities.
149. Those who live for others demean and trample on others’ dignity and character.
150. Beware of those who say, “I’m doing this for your own good”—they may have hidden motives.
151. Mutual blame creates pain and misfortune; it shows one’s rigidity and stubbornness.
152. Egalitarianism is not true fairness; communism without faith in the Greatest Creator will not succeed.
153. Let your eyes shine with light and your heart be filled with love; let kindness guide your thoughts and diligence guide your daily life.
154. Quality determines function; character determines one’s value and role in society.
155. Dignity must be upheld by one’s character—power and wealth alone can never establish it.
156. Ask for no favors and goodwill comes freely; drink not, and the price of wine no longer matters. The best resistance is to simply ignore it—refuse to use it.
157. Adapt to circumstances with ease, go with the flow of life's connections, act in harmony with one's true nature, and take action as opportunities arise.
158. Only saints are qualified to lead others.
159. Treasure and grow your blessings; don’t chase or waste them. Once your blessings run out, suffering will follow.
160. Even the tallest tower rises from the ground—build a strong foundation with steady effort.
161. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Excellence in small things lays the foundation for great achievements.
162. Where our eyes are fixed is where we’re headed.
So, what do we see?
163. If you choose to do something, do it with excellence—strive to be the best.
Otherwise, don't do it at all.
164. Do not pursue magical arts or supernatural powers.
Do not display the extraordinary to bewilder or impress others.
Instead, let your natural and authentic self shine through.
165. Always return to zero.
Do not rely on authority, past achievements, or former glory.
166. Focus on the positive, not the negative. The law of attraction works wonders.
167. If my mind and body are healthy, who can make me sick?
168. Preserve your individuality, but also integrate with the collective.
169. In times of adversity, keep moving forward—light may await around the next bend.
170. Joy thrives in community, delight springs from creation, freedom comes through striving, and happiness is cultivated through devotion.
171. Do not bind, control, or suffocate those you love in the name of love.
172. Better to be owed than to owe—this is the path to true freedom.
173. All things are exhausted by movement and born from stillness. Stillness is the abode of spirit—it fosters wisdom, while movement breeds confusion. Without inner peace, one cannot go far.
174. When one door closes, many others will open.
175. Rather than clinging to the past, forge a path toward the future.
176. Clinging to self clouds the heart; too much cleverness blocks the Way. Realization dispels ignorance; inner calm leads to right action.
177. Craving the taste of animal flesh harms one's soul; taking advantage of others invites loss under the Tao.
178. Masculine strength is beautiful; feminine gentleness is graceful. A man too soft or a woman too hard loses their natural charm.
179. There is no love without reason, and no hate without cause.
180. No pies fall from the sky, and there is no such thing as a free lunch—everything comes with a price.
181. A civilized society fosters resource-sharing; a barbaric society is driven by hoarding and conquest.
182. Anything in moderation is a blessing; in excess, it becomes poison.
183. Conflict stems from irrationality; reason holds no ground within it.
184. Mutual attacks are the sign of a barbaric mind.
185. Timely compromise is an act of wisdom; timely retreat is a remedy for moving forward.
186. To be friendly without forming factions is a noble trait of the civilized.
187. Supreme virtue appears as no virtue.
Great compassion seems like no compassion.
The highest form is formless.
The Tao does nothing, yet nothing is left undone.
188. Everyone is accountable for their words, actions, and choices—there is no escape.
189. Do not treat others as dumping grounds for your pain and sorrow.
190. Be honest in speech, action, path, and intent.
191. Promote simplicity and thrift; restrain luxury and waste.
192. As you sow, so shall you reap.
Kindness begets kindness; evil begets evil.
Blessing and misfortune have no door; they come from one’s own doing.
193. Cherish every meal, be it porridge or rice, and remember the effort behind it.
Even half a thread or a fiber—remember the hardship that produced it.
Plan before the rain; do not wait until you're thirsty to dig a well.
Be frugal in daily life; avoid extravagance when hosting guests.
Let your utensils be plain yet clean—clay jars surpass gold and jade.
Let your diet be simple yet refined—garden vegetables surpass rare delicacies.
Seek not splendid mansions, nor scheme for fertile lands.
194. Pursuing the bizarre clouds foresight; walking alone weakens resolve.
The Tao is revealed through nature; united hearts build an unbreakable wall.
195. Let every person fulfill their potential, and every object serve its purpose.
To stifle talent or leave things unused is the greatest waste.
196. The more something is shared, the more valuable it becomes.
197. To give up is a subtle form of gain; to let go is the surest way to truly possess.
198. Concealed evil becomes great; displayed virtue becomes small.
Correct your faults without delay, and keep silent about your merits.
199. When the process is right, the result will follow.
Perfect every detail, and the harvest will be abundant.
200. “Do no evil, and practice all good.”
But what counts as evil?
Blaspheming the Greatest Creator or any spiritual beings;
Slandering Celestial Beings and Buddhas;
Scorning and defaming sages and saints;
Dishonoring one's ancestors;
Cursing or striking one’s parents.
Committing murder or robbery;
Cruelly killing or abusing animals;
Bullying the widowed and the weak;
Betraying or taking advantage of one’s siblings;
Disrespecting teachers and elders;
Misleading the innocent and gullible;
Exploiting the kind-hearted through deceit and malice.
Deceiving the uninformed;
Defaming one’s peers;
Sabotaging colleagues through covert malice;
Practicing deceit and trickery;
Turning against one’s own family;
Exploiting subordinates and taking credit for their efforts;
Seeking favor from superiors to gain undue recognition.
Failing to appreciate kindness received;
Nurturing endless grudges;
Disdaining the common people;
Sabotaging governance and stability";
Rewarding the unworthy;
Condemning the guiltless;
Destroying burrows and nests.
Harming unborn LIFE and destroying eggs;
Claiming credit for others' accomplishments;
Suppressing the virtues of others;
Highlighting others' shortcomings with malice;
Defacing others' appearance;
Forcing the virtuous into prostitution;
Wasting the resources of others recklessly.
Wielding power recklessly through unchecked ambition;
Disgracing others in pursuit of victory;
Deflecting blame for self-preservation;
Falsely accusing others to escape blame;
Letting fortune breed arrogance;
Scorning those in poverty;
Diminishing the talents of others.
Being jealous of others' prosperity and status;
Harboring jealousy toward others' talents;
Deceiving others through false weights and measures;
Misrepresenting inferior goods as high-quality products;
Littering and polluting the environment;
Compelling others to act against their will or beyond their ability.
Pushing others to despair and self-destruction;
Desecrating ancestral graves;
Ravaging and demolishing others' homes;
Engaging in gossip and malicious rumor-mongering;
Disrupting the tranquility of others;
Forcing ahead in queues and traffic with disregard for others;
Displaying hostility and menacing behavior.
Plagiarizing and infringing on intellectual property;
Sabotaging others with deceit;
Abusing public office for personal enrichment;
Fabricating excuses for self-interest;
Embezzling wealth and soliciting bribes;
Launching pointless or destructive initiatives.
Wasting resources with blatant disregard;
Stirring social discord and instability;
Promoting violence and aggression;
Ravaging mountains and forests with destruction;
Recklessly uprooting plant life;
Tainting rivers and waterways with pollution;
Causing destruction to all living beings.
Compromising construction quality by cutting corners;
Constructing unsafe and unstable buildings;
Facilitating unlawful gambling operations;
Devising schemes to exploit others financially;
Propagating fear through superstition and paranormal tales;
Poisoning minds with deceit and manipulation;
Pretending to possess supernatural abilities to mislead others.
Promoting superstition and unfounded beliefs;
Irresponsibly building temples;
Corrupting people's hearts and minds;
Practicing occult rituals and dark arts;
Deceiving others through divination and false prophecy;
Illegally extracting organs from the living;
Causing grievous harm and injury to others.
Invoking calamity upon others with ill intent;
Wishing misfortune upon others;
Indulging in gluttony and greed;
Wasting food recklessly;
Being lazy and deceitful;
Constantly comparing oneself to others;
Engaging in endless quarreling.
Disturbing others' peace;
Invading others' privacy;
Illegally trespassing;
Instilling fear through threats and intimidation;
Kidnapping or armed robbery;
Seizing others’ land and possessions;
Refusing to repay debts.
Exploiting authority for self-interest;
Using power to oppress others;
Harboring resentment and jealousy;
Boasting and showing off.
What are kind deeds? Here are some examples:
Reverence for the Greatest Creator, LIFE, nature, and spiritual beings;
Following the wisdom of saints and sages;
Practicing filial piety;
Honoring elders and nurturing the young.
Treating others equally;
Celebrating acts of kindness;
Inspiring and uplifting others;
Extending compassion to all beings;
Loving others as you love yourself;
Feeling others’ suffering with compassion;
Rejoicing in the happiness of others.
Helping those in need;
Coming to the aid of those in danger;
Bringing out and uplifting others' strengths;
Openly acknowledging one’s own shortcomings;
Giving selflessly, expecting nothing in return;
Always returning the kindness received;
Enduring insults without resentment.
Not harboring resentment after being hurt;
Awakening insight in others;
Leading others toward light and enlightenment;
Sharing knowledge;
Imparting practical skills;
Living with diligence and simplicity;
Working with unwavering determination.
Being honest and keeping promises;
Living with sincerity and simplicity;
Spreading joy to others;
Giving others the freedom to be themselves;
Guiding others toward happiness;
Catch thieves upon sight; subdue demons upon encounter.
Honoring truth and beauty;
Overlooking faults while celebrating virtues;
Upholding honesty and embracing reality;
Standing against falsehoods;
Lost items are left untouched;
Doors need not be locked at night;
Finding fulfillment in helping others.
Offering convenience and support to others;
Consistent in word and deed;
True within and without;
Avoiding unrighteous paths;
Upholding integrity even in solitude;
Wishing others peace;
Praying for others’ blessings and well-being.
Not flaunting wealth, even in abundance;
Maintaining dignity in hardship;
Saying “thank you” often;
Cultivating a heart of gratitude;
Not arrogant in success;
Not discouraged in failure;
Encouraging others' ambitions.
Instilling confidence in others;
Helping others fulfill their virtues;
Empowering others to succeed;
Approaching others with loyalty and empathy;
Exercising generosity and tolerance;
Cultivating humility and courtesy;
Upholding order and discipline.
Retreating with grace at the height of success;
Remaining detached from worldly strife;
Upholding fairness and impartiality;
Remaining unbiased toward friends and family;
Serving others selflessly;
Peaceful in mind and calm in spirit;
Maintaining cleanliness and order.
Bearing a kind and gentle countenance;
Responding to inquiries with sincerity and thoughtfulness;
Being warm and hospitable;
Contributing generously to charitable causes;
Offering assistance to those in need with compassion;
Speaking honestly and with heartfelt sincerity;
Frequently planting fruit trees.
Neither arrogant nor restless ;
Maintaining a serene and patient demeanor;
Free from attachment to material vanity;
Unshaken by status or wealth;
Welcoming each day with the first light;
Retiring as night descends;
Committed to lifelong learning and self-growth.
Exuding radiance and charm;
Dressing elegantly and appropriately;
Exuding captivating beauty;
Maintaining grace and poise in every movement—standing, walking, sitting, or reclining;
Bright, lively, and full of joy;
Enjoying and engaging in wholesome play.
Speaking with a voice that soothes and delights;
Speaking in ways that uplift and inspire;
In blessings, putting others before oneself;
In hardship, bearing the burden before others;
Upholding integrity with sincerity and transparency.
Doing no evil in secret;
Diligently upholding one's responsibilities;
Not seeking external indulgence;
Cherishing peace and harmony;
Extending kindness to strangers;
Living in harmony with nature;
Cherishing every blade of grass and safeguarding every flower.
Being humble and approachable;
Extending compassion even to the tiniest of creatures.
Fortune and misfortune do not come with doors—they come through one's own actions.
The reward for virtue and the retribution for evil follow like shadows.
As you sow, so shall you reap: sow melons, reap melons; sow beans, reap beans.
Heaven’s net is vast and wide; its mesh may seem loose, but nothing slips through.
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