While he has been an avid reader of the aphorisms of Tzu Chi founder Master Cheng Yen, Marciano advised the new graduates to stay humble and keep on learning just like the rice husks in the field that bow their heads while they are filled with grains.
Samantala isa siyang masugid na tagahanga ng mga salawikain ni Tzu Chi founder Master Cheng Yen, pinayuhan ni Marciano ang mga bagong nagsipagtapos na manatiling mapagkumbaba at patuloy na matuto tulad ng mga butil ng palay sa taniman na yumuyuko habang nasisiksik sa bunga.