One should live in the present without attachments. There are no mandatory tasks, nor are there any impossible endeavors. By staying away from all conflicts and disputes, one can remain indifferent to whatever happens, or even if nothing happens at all, thus remaining free from worries. Only this transcendent state can remain unaffected by external circumstances.
Sometimes, by letting things take their natural course, you will realize whether those things are truly worth having.
The most turbulent word in this world is "struggle." The noise, friction, resentment, and deception of this world are all the results of struggle. In the end, the vast world can only hold a single selfish heart. If you can calmly let go of what seems important, you will find that your heart expands and the world grows larger. By not struggling, you gain freedom; by having no strife, you gain peace.
Humans are often like this: finding things bothersome when they possess them, and realizing their importance only when they are lost.
I am not as strong as I imagine, yet I cannot find a place for my weakness to rest.
You do not need to win every argument; simply accept what you disagree with.
Finding someone to cry with is far more healing than weeping alone.
It is alright to be angry with God; He can handle it.
Retirement savings should begin with your very first paycheck.
When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
Not appearing and not disturbing—this is my final way of loving you.
If affection must be forced, I would rather remain alone for life.
See a world in a grain of sand, and a heaven in a wild flower.
Those who know you best know exactly where to strike to cause you pain.
There is always someone who lives in your heart but has departed from your life.
After adversity comes prosperity, and after long loss, gain will surely arrive. Fate is always a blend of joy and sorrow, bitterness and sweetness, much like the alternation of seasons that creates grand beauty. If life feels plain, accumulate with persistence; if the road seems to end, turn at the right time. Do not dwell on temporary possessions or brief sorrows; everything follows its own rhythm, so there is no need to force it.
As we grow older, we realize that what we once cared for is no longer significant; as our minds mature, we understand that simplicity is the greatest beauty. When engaging with the world, strive for excellence; when living as a person, strive for simplicity. Living is actually quite simple: smile at gains and losses, and with a transparent heart, the world will open up before you. Life does not need to be burdened by too much; just let go, look forward, and move on.
Everyone has moments of sadness. There are times when you have too much to say but no one to listen, and too much suffering to express but no one to understand. Crying is not necessarily weakness, perhaps it is just long-suppressed emotion; smiling is not necessarily happiness, perhaps it is just deep concealment. Humans should be authentic; there is no need to pretend. One might as well laugh off the trivialities of the world. Enjoy the wind, rain, and snow during good times, and accept the flaws and regrets of life; only then will life approach perfection and happiness embrace you.
The sun will not stop rising because of your frustration, nor will the moon stop setting because of your complaints. Covering your eyes does not make the world dark, and covering others' eyes does not bring you light. There is no wood that cannot be split and no mountain that cannot be climbed; there are only people one cannot imagine. When happy, laugh; when sad, pretend nothing happened. No matter what choice you make, do not regret it, for regret is futile. Be kind to yourself, for everything eventually passes.
Obsession is a trap of life. To obsess is to care. And behind hope, disappointment often follows. A fleeting romance, a ladder that helps you up only to be removed, or a warm lie—these are like traps covered in "hope" but hiding pain beneath. Falling into a trap once is an accident; falling into it repeatedly is greed.
