You were the most significant passerby in my life. You are called a passerby because you never stayed; the seeds of joy you sowed never bloomed because you never watered them; the scars you left remain because you never showed mercy; and the light that turned into darkness happened because you never thought to illuminate my path.
Slanting light shines on the village, as cattle and sheep return through secluded alleys. The old man thinks of the shepherd boy, leaning on his staff by the gate. Pheasants cry amidst lush wheat, and silkworms sleep on sparse mulberry leaves. The farmer arrives with his hoe, and they greet each other warmly. In this, one envies the hermit's life, singing joyfully as the music fades.
Otherwise, life is destined to be dull and unremarkable. The desert is for camels, while the grassland is for galloping horses. When a horse loses its way and wanders into the desert, it must run even harder to find the path back to the grassland.
Appropriate self-expression is necessary. Gold buried deep in the earth waiting to be discovered might remain a mere stone forever. We must strive to let our light shine through every crack, doing our utmost to be recognized by society and fully realize our value.
As professional specialization makes it impossible to fix every weakness, the internet has lowered the cost of information flow and collaboration. However, if work is poorly done, the opportunities and costs of finding new collaborators will also increase.
Humble inquiry brings immense benefits. A problem that takes others a lifetime to understand might be grasped in seconds through humble questioning. Learning with humility allows for rapid progress and greater efficiency; why not embrace it?
In social interactions, one should maintain harmony, kindness, and peace.
Reality teaches us that regardless of gender, without effort, one will be crushed by life. There is no need for excuses—having nothing is the ultimate reason to fight hard.