Do not mistake wishes for ideals, and do not mistake satisfaction for wishes. Set grand goals in life, and pursue them with perseverance and unwavering determination. Even if you fail to reach the shores of victory, the footprints you leave behind will shine brightly.
Nothing in this world can truly change you; what changes you are your own greed, obsession, suspicion, and jealousy. Life is a journey of self-liberation. No one can grant ease to another; the path of life is inherently winding, and if you lose your way, a fall awaits. Remember, from beginning to end, the only thing we need to change is ourselves.
Your face is meant to present the most precious gift God has bestowed upon humanity—a smile. Make it your greatest professional asset.
博厚悠久之道，宽大受福之基。
Do not dream too deeply, lest you fail to wake; do not speak too fully, lest you lose flexibility; do not set tones too high, lest you lose harmony; do not act too extreme, lest you lose room for retreat; do not fall too deeply in love, lest you lose yourself; do not value profit too much, lest you lose your purpose; do not be too fake, lest you lose sincerity; do not see through the world too clearly, lest you lose the ability to act.
I have grown slimmer, my hair has grown longer, and my personality has become more cheerful and expressive. I have grown stronger and more confident, learning to manage my emotions. Yet, as everything changes, I realize that my original innocence, kindness, and bashfulness are still with me. It turns out I have never changed; only my state of mind has. When I cannot hear a voice, I worry; when I am far from home, I miss the times we spent together.
