Gaze at the sea of clouds in Huangshan, walk under the moonlight of Lushan; bathe in the misty rain of South Lake, tread upon the lingering snow of West Lake; explore the fame of Jinling, seek the ancient traces of Guangling; listen to Suzhou Pingtan, seek ancient books in Huizhou; taste the new tea of Yangxian, peel the early oranges of Dongting; savor the fresh fish of Wuxing, and get drunk on the fragrant snow of Shaoxing.
Thought can be exhausting and aging; it is the sorrow of unfulfilled vanity, the constant stimulation of Parisian life, and the struggle of wrestling with the enemy of ambition. Tranquility, however, is a soothing balm.
Being born poor is no regret; to die poor is the true regret. The wise understand, the shrewd judge accurately, and the profound see far. One who constantly looks back will never travel far. Life is not afraid of starting over, but of having no future.
If something is meant to be missed, it was never the best choice. Sometimes, despite the reluctance, reality forces you to yield; sometimes, despite the struggle, you refuse to let go out of sheer unwillingness. Learn to cultivate a heart of serenity, forbearance, tolerance, and detachment. Smile at the blooming flowers, appreciate the falling leaves without contention, and live in harmony with fate.
If you sing of the dawn, you must also embrace the night. If you cannot appreciate the joy of busyness, you will never feel the charm of leisure. A bit more consciousness in work brings more sunshine to life; A bit more passion in leisure adds more scenery to life.
"Love life, and be grateful for it. Do not show your gratitude by hiding from its challenges out of cowardice; instead, strive to live beyond your perceived limits, and you will discover that your capabilities are far greater than your dreams."
A clock can return to its starting point, but it can never bring back yesterday.
Do not blame others for disappointing you; realize it is often due to your own excessive expectations.
We cannot heal this suffering world, but we can choose to live happily within it.
