A great nation with five thousand years of history has finally risen. It is no longer a fragile blade of grass being trampled, but a towering, verdant tree; no longer a vulnerable swallow, but a soaring eagle.
"The rhythm of life is like a pendulum, swinging between truth and falsehood, between reality and illusion. Truth and falsehood are not clearly demarcated; between reality and illusion, there is often only a single thought's difference."
Some hurts can never be forgiven, some pains can never be soothed, and some wounds can never heal. Some scars never fade, some debts can never be repaid, and some pains can never be forgotten. No matter how hard you force yourself to not care, or how loudly you claim to be indifferent, the pain remains.
A gentle woman becomes sharp because a man fails to step up. A pure woman becomes coarse because a man lacks character. Conversely, if an ordinary woman becomes charming, bright, and graceful, she certainly has a good husband. A man should realize that a woman's beauty is half his credit, and her flaws are half his fault.
Life is merely a journey; you pass me, and I pass you. One must know their role and position as clearly as they know their own face. Knowing one's role prevents us from mistaking status for life's entirety; knowing one's position prevents arrogance or self-deprecation.
"Remembering one's mentors and being mindful of the kindness received, yet failing to remember one's own good deeds while dwelling on mistakes—this is a profound state of mind." A good life is simple: marry a kind wife, raise bright children, ponder simple questions, and live an ordinary life. Just as unique landscapes earn admiration by staying true to themselves, those who maintain their essence amidst the rush of fame and fortune are equally worthy of respect.
When you grasp something too tightly, you are limited to that one thing. If you are willing to let go, you create the opportunity to choose something else.
