The same principle applies to social conduct. We encounter all kinds of people, and some may reveal weaknesses or errors. If you press them relentlessly, refusing to show mercy or provide them a way to save face, they will react aggressively, potentially turning into lifelong enemies. This not only prevents a friendship from forming but also hinders the expansion of your social circle, which can seriously impact your future career development.
Time, in the context of a human life, is not like "离离原上草，一岁一枯荣，野火烧不尽，春风吹又生" that cycles endlessly, nor is it like "旧时王榭堂前燕" that "飞入寻常百姓家" in a repetitive loop. Instead, it is like "白日依山尽，黄河入海流"—once it passes, it never returns. Understanding this reality allows us to truly cherish life.
When a flock of geese rests, one must act as a sentry, known as the "goose slave," taking turns to alert the others at the slightest sign of danger. A hunter once failed to catch them multiple times, so he devised a plan: run straight toward the flock and hide once the sentry sounded the alarm. After several escapes without perceived danger, the geese grew angry with the sentry and pecked at it. The sentry, grieving in silence, chose not to sound the alarm when the hunter actually approached, resulting in more than half the flock being killed. Such is the way of the world: loyalty is often misunderstood, and those who are misunderstood often choose to remain silent.
The value of life is measured differently: the mediocre measure it by how much pleasure they enjoy, while heroes measure it by their achievements. Diverse thoughts create the variety of people in this world. The value of life lies in social necessity; the more you are needed, the greater your worth. The more one respects objective laws and transcends oneself, the greater their value becomes. Life is not about ownership, but the right to use it. The greatest value of life lies in knowing how to give; the feeling of being needed is the greatest happiness. True value is not found on a grand stage, but in the roles we play today. Past experiences, no matter how brilliant, are like a withered flower; today's life, though ordinary, is a seed full of vitality.
