Dawn does not break simply because a rooster crows.
The path to wisdom involves three essential stages: first, the period of conformity, where one admires, obeys, and imitates those stronger than oneself; second, the desert period, the time of heaviest constraints, when admiration shatters and the spirit of freedom begins to grow strong, re-evaluating all values; and third, the creative period, where one affirms oneself based on negation—not because of authority, but because of oneself: "I am destiny."
Regarding life, time is neither "离离原上草，一岁一枯荣，野火烧不尽，春风吹又生" (The grass on the plain flourishes and withers with the seasons, scorched by wildfires but reborn with the spring breeze), nor is it "旧时王榭堂前燕" (The swallows of the old royal pavilion) flying into the homes of ordinary people. Instead, it is like "白日依山尽，黄河入海流" (The sun sets behind the mountains, and the Yellow River flows into the sea), never to return. Understanding this truth allows one to cherish life.
Destiny is not a mystery, but the fruit borne from the blossom of oneself. Your choices determine how destiny unfolds; the effort you invest determines the abundance of your harvest. The harder you strive, the luckier you become; destiny is held in your own hands. Regarding true love, possession does not guarantee its truth, nor does longevity ensure its permanence; emotions remain elusive and profound.
The value of life is measured by pleasure by the mediocre, and by creation by the heroic. Differences in thought create the diversity of the world. The value of life lies in social contribution; the more you are needed, the greater your value. The more one respects objective laws and transcends oneself, the greater the value becomes. Life has no ownership, only the right of use. The core of life is to give, for the feeling of being needed is life's greatest joy. True value lies not on a grand stage, but in the role we play today. Past experiences, however glorious, are like withered flowers; today's ordinary life is a seed full of vitality.
