It doesn't matter if life is unsatisfying or if things go wrong; what matters is whether you have a clear understanding of the reality before you. The depth of this understanding determines whether one will succumb to despair or stride forward with courage.
Even with vast wealth, one must still face the cycle of day and night; even with many mansions, one only sleeps in one bed; even with luxury cars, one still encounters worries; even with high status, one still faces daily routines; even with endless pleasures, they are but fleeting moments. Money should be just enough to live; appearance should be pleasant to the eye; and regardless of age, health is what matters most.
If a gentle woman becomes fierce, it is often because her partner has failed to provide security, forcing her to take charge. If a pure woman becomes vulgar, it is often due to the influence of a partner with lower standards. Conversely, if an ordinary woman becomes elegant, bright, and graceful, she likely has a supportive partner. Men should realize: a woman's beauty is half your credit, and her flaws are half your fault.
There is no need for regret; what has passed is like a passing breeze. There is no need for regret; what is meant to come will eventually arrive. There is no need for frustration, for white hair cannot be turned black again, and there is no need for lamentation, for losing confidence means losing everything. If you find work tedious, success will elude you; if you find life boring, happiness will elude you; if you think friends are unnecessary, laughter will elude you.
What matters in life is not where you come from, but where you are going. While you are busy working hard, remember to look up and check your direction. If the direction is wrong, all your efforts will be in vain.
