Even an inadvertent act of kindness can deeply touch someone. This is the warmth of the world—the selfless and natural kindness inherent in human nature.
Life is short; one may seek help or fail to repay debts, but there is a type of demand called conscience, and a type of closure that cannot be undone. Gaining more is not always a blessing, and losing something is not always a misfortune. Being unscrupulous is never acceptable, but having a conscience allows one to live without regret.
True love should transcend the length of life, the breadth of the soul, and the depth of the spirit.
Be steadfast in difficult days and cautious in prosperous days.
Happiness often comes accompanied by sadness; after the rain, the sun should shine. If the rain persists after the rain, or sadness follows sadness, let us face these successive departures with composure. Smile as we search for the version of you that may never reappear.
Those who seek leisure through money and power often find the results unexpected: excessive wealth brings tension, excessive power brings fear, and ultimately, they find themselves more restricted than before.
Good habits for character building include: smiling, having a simple temperament, not borrowing money from friends, speaking well of others behind their backs, remaining silent when hearing gossip, keeping certain past matters private, respecting those who dislike you, being compassionate toward people while remaining firm in principles, practicing self-criticism, cheering for others, being grateful, learning to listen, using "we" more often, and speaking less.
"The Way" (Dao) is the way of conduct: being decisive, broad-minded, self-disciplined, and harmonious. It is a touch of Zen, a hint of poetry, a sense of artistry, and a way to nourish the soul. It is the way of living with integrity, making life flavorful, acting with excellence, and knowing when to advance or retreat in life.
If you do not know what your partner is doing, it is better not to try to find out, otherwise, you will only be more heartbroken. Some women seek to investigate infidelity, resulting in two outcomes: either it is true—leaving them to wonder if they can divorce, support themselves, or find someone better; or it is not true—leaving them relieved, but the partner feeling untrusted.
Many Chinese people live under great pressure. A child's birth brings the hopes of the family; a man's marriage makes him the pillar of the household; a woman's marriage makes her the "virtuous helper." Children live in the expectations of parents, and parents live for the future of their children. In reality, everyone should have an independent life; mutual independence and support constitute the best family dynamic.
Slanting light shines on the village, cattle and sheep return through secluded alleys. An old man thinks of the shepherd boy, leaning on his staff by the door. Pheasants cry amidst lush wheat, silkworms sleep among sparse mulberry leaves. The farmer arrives with his hoe, and they greet each other warmly. This is what I envy—the life of seclusion, singing joyfully as the world fades.
Life is originally a solo journey. Someone may walk with you for a while, but eventually, you will part ways. This is the answer time gives us: since we cannot possess, the only thing we can do is not to forget.
Making money easily is relative, but the difficulty of making money is absolute. The "swans' meat" falling from the sky might be poisoned; when you open your mouth to enjoy an unexpected feast, it might just mark the end of your life.
If you only hesitate and shake your head in the desert, you will die there. In an era of transition, many who change careers or remarry are making the right and successful choices, provided they think deeply and weigh the pros and cons before acting, rather than acting rashly or passively.
The light of life's value: some shine like the sun, some like the moon, some like a lightbulb, and some like a firefly.
Do not envy or be jealous of others' laughter, for everyone carries unspoken pains and unresolved matters in their hearts.
Life is like a pencil in constant use; it starts sharp, but gradually becomes smooth. However, if it becomes too smooth, it must be sharpened again.
True love is not about finding someone to live with, but finding someone without whom you cannot live!
