Petals drift through the void, plucking fragments of eternal scenery; a wisp of hidden fragrance weaves into a bamboo blind, settling quietly by the window. Bathed in a room of stillness, guarding a pillar of incense, one bows the head and closes the eyes to contemplate the passing years. A cup of quietness, sipping the cool of a morning. Even as time ebbs and flows, even when hidden, it remains ever-present in the heart, swirling within the light and shadow. Morning dew clings to the light, a gentle gaze hides a jade-like grace, and tender emotions drift through the wind, swaying precariously.
Do not seek friends for wealth, for wealth brings no lasting friendship.
Observe cherry blossoms in spring, blossoms in summer, the full moon in autumn, and the first snow in winter. Mood shapes the scenery; the most beautiful sight is the mind itself. Seasons offer endless beauty, depending entirely on how you perceive the world.
The amount of knowledge one possesses does not necessarily prove their ability, as they are not always proportional. While profound knowledge is beneficial, the primary necessity in life is often the ability to survive.
Happy people generally fall into two categories: those who truly understand life and view everything with appreciation and tolerance, and those who love life so much that they remain untouched by sorrow.
To live without honor is worse than death.
There is an excuse called "youth," which allows one to neglect time, love, and all that is hard-won. There is a feeling called "missing," where one misses love, a companion, or a profound connection. There is a loneliness called "longing," for a person, a past, or a chance encounter.
Do not over-expect or indulge in illusions. In the journey of life, time is the most equitable resource. We are both spectators and the scenery. I am grateful for everyone who has walked into my life; regardless of our connection, we have been frozen in time. Years may age the face and calm the soul, and time may blur the memory, but it also commemorates you and me.
