Slowly, one realizes that life is a form of fate. What you desperately pursue may not be attained, and what you strive for may not be acquired. The brilliance and glory of life often arrive unexpectedly. All we can do is give our best. To gain is a blessing; to miss out is also a blessing. Because we give our heart, we always reap something; because we exert our effort, we always progress. Gain and loss are merely states of mind; life is a journey of fate. Living without regrets is enough.
The ultimate factor determining career success is ability. With exceptional ability, one gains societal respect; even after failure, one can quickly rise again.
Maintain boundaries in relationships; being overly indulgent can lead to exploitation. Be mindful with jokes to avoid trouble. Learn to distinguish truth from falsehood and cherish those who treat you well. There is no need to obsess over life's trivialities; time will reveal the true nature of friends and foes. In social interactions, practice discretion and leave room for others.
Do not be a passive bystander, waiting endlessly for work to end, for paychecks, or for retirement. Those who cannot see opportunities are foolish, those who cannot seize them are mediocre, and those who ignore them are missing life's essence.
Strive to be reasonable, kind, humble, and grateful. Without character, one can never achieve true success in life.
Empty talk fades the truth, while practice illuminates it.
Now, you are no longer by my side to gaze deeply into my eyes or watch the world rush by. Standing by a lonely stone bench, watching the yellow leaves drift, a sense of melancholy rises in my heart as the music fades.
If there is mutual affection, do not part. How many truly kind people do we encounter in a lifetime? Many enter our lives, but few enter our hearts; countless companions pass through our journey, but only a few stay for a lifetime.
Regrettably, I was wrong. Meeting again in the crowd after an age, my longing for you remains unbroken, and your smile remains as vivid as ever. In moments of hesitation, I think of you—the one I have sought through lifetimes.
Once, a white robe; once, dew-kissed; once, a scent at the edge of the world; once, tears upon fingertips. For so long, I have waited for the falling flowers; in those fragrant moments, I only hope you can close your eyes in happiness and feel my heartfelt echoes.
For happiness, be easy-going; for bliss, follow fate. Happiness is the joy of the heart; bliss is the contentment of the soul. Do not argue with others, yourself, or destiny. With a heart free of calculation, one finds peace; after doing one's best, embrace life as it comes, and find joy in contentment.
