11. Commanding through power is not true obedience; only through reason can one truly win hearts. Those in power often lose their way, becoming lost in authority and unknowingly creating enemies. One must realize that misused power can lead to endless sin.
12. We often think that emotional resistance can change the facts we dislike, but in reality, such resistance is like hitting one's head against a wall—it is futile and provides no help to the future development of matters. As you navigate the complex human world, you will find yourself incredibly small, perhaps even unnoticed; and in moments without light or sunshine, you will undoubtedly feel lonely.
13. Fish cannot muddy the ocean, fog cannot topple mountains, thunder cannot shake the hills, and a fan cannot disperse the heavy mist. No matter how long a deer's neck is, it cannot surpass its head; no matter how long a person's toes are, they cannot surpass the foot. Human action can never outpace thought! Some people you observe your whole life yet ignore them completely; some you glance at once, yet they influence your entire life; some rejoice for you with passion, yet are neglected; some bring fleeting joy, yet leave a chain of lingering thoughts.
14. Life requires setting goals and direction. Regardless of your attitude toward life, as long as you do not deviate from your purpose, you can savor the sweetness of life in the flowing years.
15. Change is never too late. No matter your age or how dire your current situation is, as long as you set a goal and move forward step by step, life always offers the possibility of a turnaround.
16. If you cannot determine where you are going, then where you stand will be your grave.
17. Many in passionate love are like Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying, feeling as if three autumns have passed in a single day of separation. Their longing is like a continuous stream, and their attachment is like a kite unable to break free from its thin string... In short, the passion is both urgent and sweet, leaving lovers intoxicated and devoid of reason. Because they love, they fall into this beautiful prison of happiness, which others envy.
18. Smelting iron requires hard fire; making friends requires sincerity.
19. Do not use the flaws of others as a reason to disparage them.
20. Find reasons for simple happiness, and one will forget the small troubles of life, making life simple and joyful. By forgetting hatred, one stays away from it. When the soul is no longer clouded by hate and everything becomes like passing clouds, one will feel completely light, forgiving others and liberating oneself.
