Su Shi quotes

If you know peace, then you thrive; if you know contentment, then you are rich
-- Su Shi

#Inspirational #Positive #Growth

Poetry and painting are rooted in the same law, The work of heaven and of the first cause.
-- Su Shi

#Art #Law #Heaven

Deep at the bottom of the well no warmth has yet returned, The rain which sighs and feels so cold has dampened withered roots. What sort of man at such a time would come to visit the teacher? As this is not a time for flowers, I find I've come alone.
-- Su Shi

#Teacher #Rain #Flower

I'll continue to climb, trying to reach the top. But no one knows where the top is.
-- Su Shi

#Trying #Sushi #Climbs

Define the limits of your vision: Having this, you will not be poorer Than a man who rules a dukedom.
-- Su Shi

#Success #Men #Vision

You can't stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.

When I cannot understand my Father's leading, And it seems to be but hard and cruel fate, Still I hear that gentle whisper ever pleading, God is working, God is faithful-Only wait.

Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.

When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That's my religion.

If we experienced life through the eyes of a child, everything would be magical and extraordinary. Let our curiosity, adventure and wonder of life never end.

Joy and growth come from following our deepest impulses, however foolish they may seem to some, or dangerous, and even though the apparent outcome may be defeat.

Including the value of natural resources and our social capital in national accounting is a vital step to achieve economic growth that is equitable and sustainable.

I believe one of the reasons we went through such a remarkable growth period was that we had this atmosphere of free discussion.

Example is leadership.

We often forget that growth requires sacrifice.