Love begins with a smile, extends through a passionate kiss, but eventually fades with tears.
Never exaggerate: Exaggeration compromises truth and breeds doubt in others. A wise person exercises restraint, speaks concisely, and avoids self-promotion. Overestimating oneself is a form of lying; it damages your reputation, negatively impacts relationships, and diminishes your grace and wisdom.
It is hard to part after a meeting, and the east wind is powerless as the flowers wither! — Lu Yao, "Ordinary World"
Yan Xi turned her eyes, a delicate gaze drifting through a gap into the booth. Under the floating light and shadows, figures were blurred and indistinct. Whose smile was it? Like a moonlit epiphyllum, it seemed so close, yet so far. In that instant, like a black-and-white film, there was unmistakable tenderness in those eyes. — "Ten Years of Loving You as Warm as Words"
This question was from the year 2000 exam. ([20XX]00... wait, how many zeros?)
There was no ripple in my emotions, until your appearance broke the stillness.
If you do not understand another's suffering, do not simply urge them to be magnanimous. We often comfort others like sages, yet torment ourselves like fools.
People must grow up. Keeping a child-like heart is fine, but society is not composed entirely of children.
Let children witness the beauty of mountains and waters while they are young. This way, they will not be easily blinded by the vanity of the world and will know what they truly desire.
Rain falls in the deep night, and I think of you again.