379. The only way to find a friend is to become a friend yourself. [American writer] Emerson
380. Goodness is a realization of character.
381. Life should not be too rigid or constrained; whenever possible, allow it to unfold freely.
382. Happiness is not like drizzle falling from the sky; you must work hard for it!
383. Life is an integrated whole, and society is fragile if it relies only on a part of it. Everyone often hopes someone else will act, and though anyone can do it, no one does. Therefore, when something that anyone can do goes undone, everyone begins to complain about someone else.
384. Fate is a great sculptor; she picks up the axe of life and chisels away at us. She favors those who have been finely carved by her.
385. You should emphasize your own individuality and never imitate. By borrowing the talents of others, you only learn the superficiality. Just as Shakespearean characters can never be produced by those who merely study Shakespeare.
386. A person cannot change their appearance, but they can change their temperament; a person may not reach the heights of their ideals, but they can improve their level.
387. In dealing with people, be like water: turn when you meet a mountain, turn when you meet a stream, turn when you meet a bank, and turn when you meet a stone; no matter who you encounter, you adapt.
388. Great goals are born of great perseverance. — Stalin
389. Heartfelt devotion is the key to mastering any skill.
390. What is life like? It is like a migratory bird's tracks on the snow. — Gypsy Proverb
391. Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings; it is born from emotions accumulated in tranquility. — Wordsworth
392. I do not wonder if my journey will succeed; since I have chosen the distance, I will only press on through wind and rain. I do not wonder if cold winds or rain will strike from behind; since my destination is the horizon, all I leave for the world is my silhouette.
393. In life, some miss the season for sowing, while others wait for the season of harvest. In such cases, there will be no golden autumn filled with abundant fruit.
394. The shortest distance between two people is a smile.
395. When you cease to see limitations, all paths lie open before you.
396. The terror of death is Romantic; the tranquility of death is Classical. — [Japanese] Mikio Shiga
397. Life is experience and history. No one escapes the tempering of life, and no one avoids the baptism of time.
398. Do not let the boat of pursuit anchor in the harbor of illusion; instead, hoist the sails of struggle and sail into the ocean of real life. Thought is like a drill; it must be concentrated on a single point to possess power.
399. To tolerate someone requires no acknowledgment from them; to forgive someone requires no repentance from them.
400. Even when the pear blossoms wither, their fragrance remains; for whom is this new song sung? The east wind blows wildly, summer is not yet over, I only long for my beloved to be by my side.
401. Ten tips: Be sweeter in speech; smile more; act faster; be more precise; be more efficient; be more tolerant; have fewer excuses; have a smaller temper; speak more softly; be more resourceful; and improve a little bit every day.
402. Effort brings harvest. Work hard and do not fear hardship!
403. The mundane are lost in the present and regret the past; the enlightened are aware in the present and liberated in the future.
404. To bring light into the depths of a student's soul is the unique mission of educators.
405. A person's value is determined at the moment they face temptation.
406. Life is charming when it is simple, and happiness follows a simple heart. If you want to be happy, learn to be easygoing; happiness is essentially a pleasant psychological state and feeling.
407. You are the source of human art, bestowing great inspiration upon poets.
408. Act with integrity and work with heart.
409. Health is the capital of success; it is the primary wealth of life.
410. In life, there is only the beauty earned through struggle, not success gained through waiting.
411. A person's happiness comes not from how much they possess, but from having fewer schemes.
412. Never having failed means never having dared to seize the opportunities that should have been grasped.
413. The best philosophy for living is not compromise, but adaptation.
414. When buying clothes, focus on how they match, not on perfection.
415. Having shortcomings can sometimes reveal a superior posture.
416. True friendship is found when friends support each other in times of hardship.
417. One must face the things they cannot endure.
418. The rewards of life lie at the end of the journey, not near the starting point. We do not know how many steps it will take to reach our goals, and even at the thousandth step, failure may still occur. But we must never give up; we must persevere until we succeed! Because we are born as ordinary people, every effort must be made with all our might. Every bit of progress is a reason for joy, for we only wish to be ordinary people shining in our own worlds.
419. Regarding certain insights: when you realize something, a person with more experience may have realized it long ago. When they speak, do not interrupt; listen and remain humble—not because you are inferior, but simply because you have 'tasted less salt' than they have.
420. Disputes arise from speaking thoughtlessly; troubles stem from forcing one's opinions.
