Bow to heaven and earth, and endure a wife's whims; bow to parents, and appease the mother-in-law; bow to each other, and tighten the belt; entering the bridal chamber, I kneel on the floor while she sleeps on the bed. Alas, I am a sheep and she is a wolf; marriage is a life sentence.
There are three types of people who are never satisfied: the wealthy, who always dream of earning more; the sick, who always long for change; and the travelers, who always say, "Anywhere but here."
If you do not encounter frequent setbacks, it suggests that your endeavors lack innovation.
Stirring stones creates fire; stirring people creates trouble.
Longing gnaws at my body like a worm, until I become a vast, empty void. The night is so long and dark; the rain outside is the tears in my heart, falling endlessly.
To gain the power to shape your destiny, one must first possess a fierce desire, allowing it to drive and inspire you to persist toward your goals.
Only with hope can one move forward courageously.
Be transcendent in solitude, amiable in company, calm in stillness, decisive in action, indifferent in success, and composed in failure.
Sharpening one sword for ten years is too slow; sharpening ten swords for ten years is just right.
It is dangerous for young people to habitually use luxury goods without sufficient financial strength. It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but difficult to return; if desire exceeds means, it becomes not just a personal issue but a social one.