In the long river of life, we all seem to play the role of "prophets." Initially, we attempt to create our own prophecies and proclaim them; later, we constantly patch up these prophecies, striving to defend ourselves. The strong defend through action, fulfilling their prophecies with achievements; the weak defend through words, letting their prophecies perish in oblivion. Prophecy and defense intertwine, shaping or eroding our lives. Do not judge people by their appearance, just as one cannot measure the ocean with a bucket. When you look down on others, your attitude often reveals your own limitations. Others will not bow to your contempt, but your behavior will only expose your ignorance. Do not overemphasize everything, do not be troubled by emotions, and do not be defeated by money. Life flows like water and burns like fire, a continuous cycle. We should learn to treat life with tolerance: if life is the wind, be the pine; if life is the rain, be the clock. Once you learn how to live, life will always be joyful. What makes us unhappy are often trivialities, just as a single fly cannot bother an elephant. Work is beautiful. May we all find value, joy, and happiness in our work. Since people will judge us regardless of what we do, we might as well do things better and turn their mockery into something meaningful. Truth is like the sun; it cannot be hidden by the palm of a hand. Those who leave first, no matter how many tears they shed, have no right to say they regret it. Life is short; live it wholeheartedly. No matter how fast we run, we cannot outrun time; no matter how slow we walk, time will never rush us.
