The value of life is measured by pleasure by the mediocre, and by achievement by the heroic. Differences in thought shape the diverse people of the world. The value of life lies in social necessity; the more one is needed, the greater the value. The more one respects objective laws and transcends oneself, the greater the value becomes. We possess no ownership of life, only the right to use it. The greatest value of life lies in knowing how to give; the feeling of being needed is the ultimate happiness. True value is found not on the stage of life, but in the roles we play today. Past experiences, no matter how glorious, are like withered flowers; today's life, though ordinary, is a seed full of vitality.
Life is like the ocean; only through deep-sea navigation can one know its vastness. Life is like a forest; only through trekking can one know its richness. Life is like the sky; only through flight can one know its expansiveness and the freedom of soaring. Experiences allow us to understand the true value of life and see its colorful spectrum rather than its pallor. Since life is inseparable from experience, let us embrace our journey with a tranquil mind, free from regret.
Life is fleeting; we will soon turn to dust or a mere name, or perhaps nothing at all. Since life is so short, the things we hold in high regard are often hollow, perishable, and trivial. Everything beyond our physical bodies and breath belongs neither to us nor is within our control.
Do not refuse spring because there is no sunlight; do not forget to grow because there is no rain or dew; do not abandon your pursuits because there is no song; do not lose your ideals because there is no applause.
