"To succeed in this world, one must persist to the end; a sword must not leave one's hand until death." — Voltaire
Success is the result of dripping sweat. In the fairy tale "The Seven Crows," a young girl searched for her seven brothers who had been turned into crows. She asked the sun, the moon, the clouds, and the rainbow. Despite her shoes wearing out and her toes bleeding, she never stopped searching. Finally, the stars revealed their whereabouts and gave her a key—a small bone. However, when she reached the door, the bone was lost. In desperation, she had to use her own little finger as a key. Ultimately, she succeeded in bringing her brothers home.
If you wish to be wise, surround yourself with intelligent people; if you wish to excel, stay among the best. Learn from the best to become your best self; leveraging the wisdom of others to achieve your own goals is the true secret to success.
"A gentleman must be able to endure hardship and pursue long-term goals." — Analects of Confucius (Tai Bo chapter)
The paths of life are largely similar, filled with ups and downs of varying magnitudes. The weak sink into failure, while the brave achieve success.