In all the sorrows of life, none is more desolate than being a stranger in a foreign land. Under the midnight lamp, reading a letter from home, fame and fortune turn to dust. Memories of storms and turbulence remain, as wine fades and dreams shatter in Jiangdu. Tears fall as the cuckoo sings; they say the longest journey is the way back home. The distant bells of an old temple urge the traveler to stay, while flickering lights dance in the boat. As moths flutter through the night, the vessel has already crossed the stream. In the chill of spring by the clear waters and ancient paths, the timeless willows still stand; do they remember the son far from home, carrying his belongings past clear streams and small hills, yearning for a world beyond, never looking back even through the misty rains of spring farming in his hometown.
If you feel that everything has flaws, it may be because you possess flaws yourself.
Growing old is merely another form of passing away.
Every time I initiate a conversation, it ends in my own embarrassment; what you consider attentive care might seem like an intrusive haunting to others.
In this world, the only constant is change. When an idea strikes, act upon it; never succumb to waiting or procrastination. We should not forget the past, but we must learn to let it go. I have no desire for others to guess my thoughts; when asked, I answer directly, leaving no room for speculation.
Regarding destiny: "A foot of fate makes it hard to seek a yard." This old Chinese saying holds truth; there is no need for futile struggle, for heaven has arranged everything; things will unfold as they are meant to.
Resilience is a key element of success. If you knock on the door long enough and loud enough, you will eventually be answered.
The best kind of love is being able to be your true self while your partner remains captivated by who you really are. In the ocean of love, waves are inevitable; what we perceive as deep and true may only be shallow and fragile, where a single unkind word can deeply wound the heart.
A tiny change can often lead to unexpected results.
I only seek simple happiness. No matter what the world says, I believe my feelings are valid. Regardless of others' opinions, I will never disrupt my own rhythm. What we love, we can persist in; what we do not, cannot last.
