Source of material in Chinese : Free distribution reading materials from Ang Hock Temple, Penang, Malaysia. （洪福寺，槟城） English translation: ipohteh

1. 自在人生 It Is All Up To You

2. 虽然你不能决定生命的长度， 但是，你可以开拓它的宽度。 Though you could not decide on the length of life, you can increase and develop its breadth.

3. 虽然你不能左右天气， 但是，你可以改变心情。 Though you cannot manipulate the weather, you can change your mood.

4. 虽然你不能选择容貌， 但是， 你可以展现笑容。 Though you cannot choose your appearance, you can show your smile.

5. 虽然你不能影响他人， 但是，你可以充实自几。 Though you cannot influence other people, you can enrich yourself.

6. 虽然你不能预知明天， 但是，你可以善用今天。 Though you cannot foresee tomorrow, you can make the best of today.

7. 虽然你不能样样顺利， 但是，你可以事事尽力。 Though everything you do may not happen without a hitch, you can always try your best.

8. 虽然你不能凡事尽如人意， 但是，你可以尽了心而无怨无悔。 Though everything would not happens as you wish, if you have done your best, there is no regret.