It does not matter how many unwholesome habits we have or mistakes we have made. As long as we are willing to repent and "go through death," we can save ourselves. For instance, if swearing at people is one of our bad habits, by being aware of our speech, we can change the way we speak. If we take control of our unwholesome acts, we can transform our behavior. Therefore, in the course of life, we should "go through death" continuously, every day and every hour, in order to reform our bad ways. Then, we will not need to worry about our ability to succeed.
— Master Hsing Yun, Tending Life's Garden