18. Do not mistake wishes for ideals, and do not mistake satisfaction for wishes. Set ambitious goals in life and pursue them with persistence and unwavering determination; even if you cannot reach the shore of victory, the footprints you leave behind will shine brightly.
19. #Advice for Youth: Learning to Suffer Small Losses# Loss and gain often occur simultaneously. An honest person may keep losing without progress, while a wise person learns from losses to avoid them. One must guard against loss, as many small losses accumulate into great fortune; conversely, one should not always seek gain, as many small gains can lead to great loss. It is okay to suffer meaningful losses; be honest, but do not be foolish.
20. Man is finite in life, but infinite in death.
21. Make your own decisions and bear the consequences; Do not lose your temper at will, for no one owes you anything; you are not a center of attention, so do not exhaust yourself; you don't have to forget the past, but you must let it go; keep others' words in your head, but keep your own in your heart; you are never as important as you imagine yourself to be. Do not be too sensitive; overthinking only hurts yourself.
22. There will always be people in this world who intend to hurt you; all you need to do is continue to trust, but be careful about whom you trust next. If someone acknowledges and cares for your pain, it might hurt even more. Even if no one is there, you must maintain your dignity and strive to be strong.
23. Do not be greedy for money, do not plagiarize writing: do not insult the brave, do not betray friends, do not demand from officials, do not flatter superiors, do not be slow with subordinates, do not chase the wind, and do not deceive heaven.
24. Among sisters-in-law, if you maintain an appropriate distance, show mutual tolerance, and offer sincere care, you can get along like real sisters—sharing secrets, discussing troubles, and going shopping together.
25. Throughout life, we encounter many people to whom we are indebted: teachers and leaders who guide and nurture our growth; friends and colleagues who weather storms with us; drivers who work through the night; and farmers working the fields... Reflecting on this, we live within the blessings of many; how can we ever forget this gratitude?
27. Not all sweet words are from the heart, and not all words from the heart are sweet.
28. When one is in their worst mood, they should learn to control their emotions; otherwise, they will be controlled by them.
29. Why not cast off the burden of desire and enjoy life with ease and joy? When life reaches its end and you look back, if your mind holds only gold and silver but no beautiful joys, wouldn't life be colorless? Live a lighter, happier life. In this complex modern society, maintaining inner peace and escaping anxiety is the key to health and happiness.
30. Laziness goes with stupidity; diligence goes with success; depression goes with failure; perseverance goes with smoothness.
31. Gradually, you will realize that you don't have to treat everyone as a friend, but you must never treat anyone as an enemy—at least, you can treat them as classmates.
32. Learning requires enduring loneliness; love requires withstanding tests; marriage requires maintenance; growth relies on gradual accumulation; success requires enduring hardship; character requires weathering storms; happiness requires cherishing; and troubles require learning to forget.
33. If the heart is simple, the world is simple, and happiness grows; if the heart is free, life is free, and joy is found everywhere. Be indifferent when successful and optimistic when facing setbacks. Many things in life can be let go.
34. Having been hurt too much, I have no choice but to wear a mask to disguise myself, perhaps so that no more harm can come.
