“Hardship is a blessing when it spurs effort and development; ease is a curse when it increases complacency and self-indulgence.”
– Muso Kokushi, Zen Buddhist Monk
「艰辛若激起努力和发展即是祝福;放松若增加自满和自我放纵则是诅咒。」– 梦窗疏石(佛教禅僧)
梦窗疏石(1275-1351)是日本镰仓时代末期至室町时代初期著名佛教临济禅僧,他是书法家、诗人和花园设计师,号称七朝帝师。