When a rat mocks a cat, there is surely a hole nearby. Those standing on a mountain peak and those at its foot may differ in status, but in each other's eyes, both appear equally small. The conclusion is the place where you are too lazy to think further. — At the end of the road, there is still a road, as long as you are willing to walk. What makes us unhappy are trifles; we can dodge an elephant, but we cannot avoid a fly. The best and the worst create history, while the mediocre propagate the species. The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about. Success is standing up one more time than you fall. Failure does not mean you have wasted time and life. Failure shows you have a reason to start anew. Sometimes, not taking a risk is more dangerous than taking one. It is not always a good thing that everyone stands on one side; for example, if they all stand on one side of a boat. Many climb to the top of the ladder only to find it was leaning against the wrong wall. Accidental success is more terrifying than failure. Talent is using the same intelligence as others in a way that is different from others. State is achieved through action, not through waiting. An apology is a prelude to offending again in the future. Being submissive means showing extraordinary patience before a goal is achieved, to serve an ulterior motive. "Not for children" actually means adults moving the danger of making mistakes onto themselves. Do you want to drive at 40km/h until age 80, or at 80km/h until age 40? In the face of an enemy, whoever stays calm first is not far from victory. Everyone is ordinary; some people become truly ordinary because they know it. A beggar is a tax collector for your conscience. "Escaping death" means that after a disaster, instead of receiving sympathy, you receive unexpected congratulations. Being in social circles is a nuisance, while being detached is a tragedy. Boredom is the feeling one has toward a plate after finishing all the food. The procedure for a funeral is often: first a profound life lesson, then everyone drinking and playing cards. Knowledge is food that makes the seeker hungrier as they consume more. Love can sink; in ordinary days, it is most important to gently shake the "cup" holding the love. War: If you can't untie it with your tongue, bite it with your teeth! Hating others is like burning down your own house just to catch a rat. But you might not catch the rat. Everyone has many dreams, but if one constantly troubles you, the rest is just action. In this world, there are only people who cannot think through things; There are no paths that cannot be walked. The arrival of luck often comes because you looked a little more, thought a little more, or walked a little further. Failure occurs after total surrender. An enemy is merely someone who forces us to become stronger. Cowards are terrified before danger; weak people are terrified during danger; brave people are terrified after danger. What exhausts people is not the distant mountain, but a grain of sand in their shoe. Family happiness requires the joint efforts of both spouses, but a single person is enough to destroy it. Sometimes, the person who knows you best is not your friend, but your enemy. If you don't want to do something, you will find one or many excuses; if you want to do it, you will find one or many ways. To see a person's character, look at their eyes; to see their worth, look at their rivals; to see their trump card, look at their friends. A charismatic woman has enough willpower to resist a man's advances and enough charm to prevent his retreat. Vows of eternal love are heavy promises that often make mountains and oceans feel awkward. A good woman is a school; a good man graduates but can stay to teach. If you don't manage your money, your money won't manage you. Do not argue with a fool, otherwise people won't be able to tell who is the fool. Working overtime and sacrificing sleep can often be a sign of inefficiency and lack of ability. Being a parent is a highly professional job, yet most parents start without any training. Anyone who throws things into a crocodile pool must go in and pick them up themselves. — Kenya Wildlife Service. When you want to throw something away, think carefully: whatever it is, don't throw away your dignity. — Chengdu Trash Can. Most elderly people have too many objections, too many discussions, too little action, and too much regret. Doing business is a process of constantly encouraging others to let down their guard while keeping yours high. Workers work, small bosses do things, middle managers do markets, and big bosses do presence—which one are you? Success is a concept, wealth is an obligation, and happiness is a right. Smart people can foresee future trends. They raise ducks before the flood, not chickens. Two kinds of people are beyond help: those who refuse to follow orders, and those who follow them blindly. When planning a new venture, if one or two out of ten agree, you can start to avoid being too late. Insurance: painful when you don't use it, more painful when you do. Give a monkey a tree; give a tiger a mountain. There are three types of people: those whose conscience was eaten by a dog, those whose conscience was not eaten by a dog, and those whose conscience is not even eaten by a dog. You can lead an industry through foresight, chase it through hindsight, or be phased out without notice. Crying does not mean I surrender.
