1. It is important how long you are remembered, who remembers you, and why they remember you.
2. Opportunity is a bird that never stops flying.
3. Friends may not share blood, but they share destiny; though they may be bitter medicine, they soothe the heart; though they see through you, they still love you; though they are two bodies, they share one heart; though they ask nothing of themselves, they will aid you in times of need; though life cannot always be shared in intimacy, emotions can be; though the rain has long stopped, the umbrella remains held; though the scent of flowers has faded, they do not let go of the withered bloom.
4. Maggie Cheung once discussed the concept of age in women: "Asians tend to worry about aging. I grew up in the UK and lived in Paris for ten years, where people don't have this mindset. Why must beauty be defined by youth and lack of wrinkles? Beauty isn't everything; it can be a waste of life. True beauty is beauty combined with flavor, happiness, and other meaningful elements."
5. If possible, I truly want to travel with you forever. On an undeveloped deserted island, or in a famous ancient cultural city, recording each other's smiles and our unique landscapes through a lens. We can share breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and watch the sunrise and sunset together. Perhaps the food isn't perfect, but having you wipe the oil from the corner of my mouth is enough; the scenery doesn't matter as much as having you by my side as we grow old together.
6. When you open your eyes in the morning, tell yourself: "Today is the best day!" Whatever happened yesterday is in the past and cannot be changed. Do not let yesterday's troubles affect today's mood! When starting your work, no matter how busy or pressured you are, do not complain—just live each day to the fullest.
7. I contact you frequently only because I miss you so much. You cannot distinguish whether those who flatter you are utilizing or calculating you, so do not let everyone into your heart. Someone who constantly keeps you in mind is truly sincere; please cherish them!
8. Even if you have flaws in certain areas, do not forget your strengths in others. Winners often work with passion, overcome weaknesses with perseverance, and seize opportunities through effort.
9. People pursue perfection and often live exhaustively. The world is inherently a balance of halves: half heaven, half earth; half male, half female; half good, half evil; half pure, half turbid. It is a pity that when you demand perfection and cannot accept the imperfect "half," it is not that the world is imperfect or fate is unfair, but that there is a flaw in your own heart. Once you learn tolerance, you will possess a complete world.
10. People say, "Water flows downward and people move upward." So let us move upward. Do not dwell on sorrows; look forward to everything and believe that all things shall pass.
11. Sometimes, if they don't respond, remember they might be with someone more important or busy with something more significant. Sometimes, it is not that one is truly used to refusing, but rather the fear of facing loneliness and desolation after holding hands. If you never had it, you won't fear losing it.
12. Human life is very limited. If one cannot decisively discard things that shouldn't consume energy, desiring everything and exhausting oneself constantly, the result will only be disappointment. Therefore, life requires regular assessment and letting go.
13. Those afraid of getting their feet wet will never catch fish.
14. Please forgive me for not being able to remember you deeply; I want to selfishly forget our past. Perhaps we did not love deeply enough, but were hurt too thoroughly; it was not that you came too suddenly, but that you left too hastily; it was not that fate was too cruel, but that I seemed to have entered the wrong world of yours.
15. The other shore; when the moonlight gently spills through your window, whose beauty knocks on your door again? I am destined only to be a misty mountain rain in your June—a tear that cannot be kissed, scattered among the mountains and waters, vanishing the moment it is touched.
16. What is happiness? It is masking your sadness with a smile for everyone. When the heart is pure, everything is pure; when the heart is at ease, everything is at ease. There is no perfection in this world; once you understand and accept things, that is perfection. In social interactions, do not reveal your heart until you understand the other person. A person with deep thought is a person of boundless strength. It is okay to persist for love, but do not be hurt by it, and do not waste time on someone who does not care to share life with you.
17. We think our emotional resistance can change the facts we dislike, but in reality, such resistance is like hitting one's head against a wall—futile and helpful to nothing. Life brings all kinds of people; as you traverse the world, you will find yourself so small that no one notices you; and when there is no light, you will feel profoundly alone.
18. Sunlight gives warmth, the moon gives coziness, meteors give luck, breezes give freshness, roses give romance, and I give you blessings. May everything go smoothly and may all your wishes come true. Human relationships are mysterious: some meet late, some meet too early, some should never have met, and some meet by chance when they should have met. The most important things in life are character, attitude, ideology, and values!
19. I advise men: do not cry for too long. A man cries, and then moves on.
20. Some things are tragic; not knowing them would be even more tragic.
21. Cultivating your strengths adds value to your life; cultivating your weaknesses depreciates it.
22. Sudden thoughts constantly arise in the human mind, creating the twists and turns of life.
23. Brothers are not just drinking buddies. Though they share the same lineage, like fruit on one vine or flowers on one plant, friction and disagreement are inevitable in daily life. But when facing major issues, they unite closely. Just as two brothers might fight fiercely in their yard, but will immediately stop to fight side-by-side against a robber.
24. Everything should be done in moderation. Pride, desire, ambition, and joy should be balanced, not extreme or unrestrained.
25. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses; those who look down on others will also be looked down upon. Human interaction should be based on tolerance and mutual encouragement.
26. Forgiving others for mistakes they have recognized is a virtue everyone should possess.
27. The key to harmonious living is: scrutinize yourself with a critical eye and forgive others with a tolerant heart.
28. A word of comfort may not solve practical problems, but it provides solace; if a person refuses to believe any comfort, their distress will be hard to escape.
29. A person can be unique, but not eccentric.
30. Human relations are like rain, falling and then drying; friends are like clouds, gathering and then dispersing; idle sorrows are like wine, intoxicating and then sobering; loneliness is like a star, flashing and then extinguishing; solitude is like the moon, rising and then setting; death is like a dream, tiring and then sleeping. How far is it from birth to death? A breath. From confusion to enlightenment? A single thought. From love to hate? Impermanence. From ancient to modern? A conversation. From you to me? Understanding.
31. A true friend will hold your hand and touch your heart.
32. Diligence can do things right, but doing things with heart can make them perfect.
33. A monkey in silk is still a monkey.
34. Sadness makes a person exceptionally sensitive.
35. A "Thought Recipe Card" has three parts: first, a summary of your current goals; second, the qualities you are developing (list five qualities you want to cultivate); and third, a detailed list of daily actions to overcome inertia and form those qualities.
36. Sometimes, happiness is simply a choice. If you make happiness your priority and use it as the motivation for everything you do, you will be happier and enjoy the process of reaching your goals. Do not obsess over whether you are happy; instead, think about what makes you happy. Once decided, act on it. It may be hard at first, but once it becomes a habit, happiness will come naturally.
37. Slowly, you will realize that two people who are together every day are not necessarily friends; they might be nothing at all.
38. Convincing yourself is a victory of reason; moving yourself is a sublimation of the soul; conquering yourself is the maturity of life; surpassing yourself is the maturity of development; and liberating yourself is the release from entanglement.
39. The river of time flows rapidly, and the migrating geese never look back. May the beauty we expect arrive on time.
40. By focusing on your inner self, you can see life more clearly. Often, it is not life that deceives us, but we who misunderstand fate.
41. Life is a vast blue sky, letting me soar and sing.
42. The realm of drinking: You are still raising your cup to invite the moon, but he no longer knows who you are.
43. Winning a heart that has never been in love is like entering an undefended city.
44. Love and hate often exist in a single thought, and tranquility brings freedom. Life is determined by chance encounters and sudden reflections, leading to love, hate, or indifference. Perhaps those we love longest, we hate most; and those we hate most, we love most deeply. The intertwining of love and hate makes life like a dream. Life passes like a white horse crossing a gap; why worry too much? Whether it is family, friendship, or love, what stays naturally is what is most true and lasting.
45. There is a principle for everything: endure it and stand out; fail to endure it and be eliminated—that is life.
46. If you are easily affected by a few words, you are not truly mature. The meaning of language depends on its quality; low-quality words are meaningless. Do not be unhappy because of hateful words; instead, celebrate a meaningful life.
47. There are two types of life: one measured by time, and the other by the journey. The difference lies in the latter having a purpose.
48. Even if today's efforts fail, tomorrow is still a brand new day.
49. Send your excuses away; tell them they are fired. We limit ourselves by using excuses instead of working to improve our lives. Sincere people can only accept sincerity, not lies; generous people can tolerate temporary stinginess, but they do not like long-term greed.
50. Letting go means removing discrimination, right and wrong, gain and loss, and attachment. All things are for my use, but none belong to me. We should discard all attachments, maintain a clear mind, let go of greed and anger, and not despair at life's hardships nor obsess over its pleasures.
