Two Things

There are two things that make one lost: lies and greed;
There are two things that make one intoxicated: alcohol and fame;
There are two things that make one chained: material possession and romantic love;
There are two things that make one awakened: truth and pain;
There are two things that make one change: time and hardship;
There are two things that make one free: wisdom and perspective.

(Translated from original Chinese text:http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_6058fd120102vx4k.html)

1、有两种东西会让人迷失：一是谎言，二是欲望。 
2、有两种东西会让人沉醉：一是酒精，二是名声。 
3、有两种东西会把人束缚：一是物质，二是爱情。 
4、有两种东西会让人觉醒：一是真理，二是苦痛。 
5、有两种东西会让人改变：一是时间，二是苦难。 
6、有两种东西会让人释怀：一是智慧，二是心态。

Ignorance And Wisdom

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The older we are, the harder we could admit our ignorance or stupidity, because we want to protect our "wisdom". Ironically, the true wisdom can befall us only when we admit and accept our ignorance.

Wisdom

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I think one kind of wisdom is to see extraordinary within ordinary, ordinary within extraordinary.

"Mountain Has Its Height, ..."

English: Traunstein Mountain seen from Traunkirchen. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

I found these wise words in a Chinese forum, just translated them into English:

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Mountain has its height, water has its depth, there is no reason to compete;

Wind has its freedom, cloud has its tenderness, there is no reason to imitate;

Search for whatever you think is joyful; dwell on whatever you think is worth; appreciate whatever you think is happy. There is nothing would not be judged, there is nothing would not be envied;

Be truthful to yourself, follow your heart, there will be no regret;

There is only one path in life: your own path;

There are two treasures of life: good health, loving heart; (Original text: "young heart")

There are three kinds of friends: those who lend money to you; those who attend your wedding; those who attend your funeral.

There are four adversities in life: can't see through, can't give it up, can't lose, can't put it down.

There are five maxims for life: persevere no matter how hard it is; take it light no matter how valuable it is; restrain your spending no matter how rich you are; be passionate no matter how cold you are.

There are six fortunes in life: physical health; knowledge; dream; belief; confidence; courage.

Good Intention

Good intentions can cause bad outcomes only when "good intentions" are not good, or the persons with good intentions possess very limited intelligence or wisdom.

Education, Knowledge and Wisdom

English: Wisdom in Cesare Ripa's Iconologia, 1611 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Education is expensive, knowledge is cheap, wisdom is priceless.