16. Ambition is the cornerstone of a career and a compass on the journey forward. A person without ambition is like a kite with a broken string, swaying aimlessly in the sky without direction. Once an ambition is set, one must work tirelessly toward it. Facts show: the higher one's ambition, the greater their achievements.
17. As Guo Jingming wrote: "Walking the paths once walked, singing the songs once sung, loving the people once loved, yet no longer feeling any hatred. Looking back at the past, life always holds some secrets in the heart and some stories to be cherished."
18. When hurt, grit your teeth; when in pain, straighten your back. Facing the various misfortunes of life, one should not grieve or lament, but face them as naturally and calmly as the falling of flowers or the fading of grass, knowing that tomorrow must continue.
19. I bow in sincere prayer, holding a funeral for a relationship that is meant to remain a stranger. Burying our stories entirely—for you, for me, and for our shared past... saying goodbye to what once was.
20. Young man, would it be alright if I waited for you? Waiting for you to style my hair, to shape my brows, to color my lips, and to give me your surname. Young man, would it be alright if you waited for me? Waiting for my hair to reach my waist, for my brows to be like willow leaves, for my lips to be like sand, and for me to put on a crimson wedding dress for you.
21. A strong person who is skilled at overcoming weaknesses is superior to a flawless weakling; a flawed diamond is far more valuable than a perfect brick. The world has unveiled its vast mask to its lover, making everything small—small as a song, small as an eternal kiss.
22. In any endeavor, what we need is not the applause and praise of others, but inner confidence. Not every disaster is a calamity; adversity that tempers a person may be a blessing. Likewise, not every period of ease is a blessing; a smooth path may actually be a curse.
23. Since the goal is the distant horizon, one should maintain calmness and composure. The abundant fruits of autumn depend on the diligent sowing in spring; the vastness of the ocean depends on the ceaseless flowing of small streams.
24. Do not be greedy for wealth, do not plagiarize writings: do not insult commanders, do not betray friends, do not solicit officials, do not flatter superiors, do not be slow to subordinates, do not chase the wind, and do not deceive Heaven.
25. If you gaze at a flower long enough, you will become a butterfly.
26. Money is indispensable in human life; it can provide what you desire and bring worldly glory. However, money is both an angel and a devil; it can make you its slave, lead you to lose yourself, and even turn you into a prisoner. Money can make one arrogant, but it cannot fill an empty heart; it can buy a smile, but not loyal love; it can buy a luxury villa, but not a warm home; and it can bring guests to your door, but not pure friendship.
27. Long are the nights of lovers' longing, and many are the anxieties. When immersed in deep love, one might worry like the woman in the story: "Does he still love me? How deep is his love? Will he leave me suddenly one day?" In truth, "there is no trouble in the world, but mediocre people create it themselves." Why add the bitterness of worry when we could instead add more love and sweetness to our longing?
28. Most people live being controlled by external forces or having their hearts tainted by external things, becoming accomplices to a cruel reality. Cultivation means firmly grasping the most beautiful part of one's heart and facing all the ugliness of the world with a positive attitude.
29. In times of hardship, small-minded people vent their dissatisfaction onto society, envying and hating those more successful than themselves. This does not help escape difficulties. It is better to learn the composure of a gentleman, who remains unmoved even when "mountains crumble before him," to overcome the challenges at hand.
30. The secret to success lies in finishing what you start; the value lies in perseverance.
