Accidentally exposing someone's wounds can leave a lasting hurt; such bluntness is not worth advocating. Conducting oneself and handling matters is a skill—being completely frank is not always good. As the saying goes, “a good woman keeps some thoughts hidden.” Sometimes revealing the raw truth can be frightening. One need not be fully transparent; retaining some mystery is better than offending others outright.
Actress Maggie Cheung once spoke about a woman's age: “In Asia, people care more about aging. I grew up in the UK and lived in Paris for ten years; their perspectives were different. Why must youth and wrinkle-free skin define beauty? One does not need to be beautiful; beauty is not everything, or life becomes wasted. Beauty should be accompanied by richness, joy, and other elements to make life fulfilling.”
Doing things is like setting sail: you need high standards, efficiency, and ambition, like a tall mast full of wind. Yet in life, one must remain grounded; no matter the achievements, arrogance can cause loss of trust and eventual downfall. Be high-profile in deeds, low-profile in life. When enjoying success, consider potential storms ahead; otherwise, shifting the center of gravity may lead to disaster.
Everyone encounters fulfilled wishes in life; cherish each bond and encounter. If you meet, cherish it; if there is fate, care for it. Treat every emotion with kindness, friends with tolerance, people with understanding, and family with love.
Love is not a matter of life and death, but habit. A woman grows used to a man's snoring—from initial discomfort to eventual reliance, and without it, she cannot sleep; this is love. A man grows accustomed to a woman's whims, tantrums, and unnecessary troubles; this is love. Changing and accommodating oneself for another is love. The more you accommodate your loved one, the more you love them.
At any time, profound knowledge, good manners, civilized behavior, elegant speech, and a loving heart can make a person live beautifully, even if they are not physically attractive. Living beautifully means embodying spirit, taste, and genuine brilliance. As long as one does not give up, no one can stop you.
