'Heaven helps those who help themselves'

 'Heaven helps those who help themselves


The will of heaven is not given to anyone unconditionally just because they are lucky.


To obtain the will of heaven, we must make reasonable efforts. The will of heaven does not come to those who just look at the sky and let go of their hands.

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What you do to obtain the will of heaven must be righteous.


The conviction that you are doing what is right on your own will give you the strength to overcome difficulties.


If you are not confident that you are righteous, your heart will soon be shaken, and your heart will soon become two or three hearts.



Even if you are determined to live a good life and make an effort, there are times when you are tempted to close your eyes. Keeping our minds together and going on a good path Even if we decide to go on a good path, our hearts are shaken, and becoming two minds is probably the limit of our ordinary people.


Nevertheless, I must unite my heart and add righteousness.


As an adult, you should be able to unite your mind.


Those who doubt themselves do not trust others, and those who believe in themselves do not doubt others.


'If you don't think you're right, even a vagrant is scary, but if you look back and you're right, you can face 10 million people.' - Mencius


No one achieves great things by neglecting their daily life.


True greatness comes from a warm interest in small things and faithfulness in small daily life.


When you are faithful in small things, you will not hesitate even when the moment of decision comes, and you will be able to be bold even in the moment of crisis.



Even if you do your best, it does not necessarily mean that there is a will from heaven.


Even if we cannot obtain the will of heaven, we must do our best as a person and as an adult.


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