Times change, and one must adapt to the circumstances. Whether in retirement or in office, one should maintain the appropriate mindset. Expecting others to always perceive you in the same way is impractical and merely wishful thinking. The essence of life lies in understanding, and the secret to living lies in rationality; obsessively pursuing an extraordinary life can lead to a sea of self-inflicted suffering. The most eloquent people are often those who speak the least. Reflecting on the past, the magnificent rivers and mountains cannot compare to your slumber when lightly intoxicated. The heart is the key to everything. A calm mind can create an extraordinary person and add endless brilliance to an ordinary life. Throughout life, we meet many people, but not everyone will become a friend. Some are merely passersby—not worth befriending, nor worth longing for. Therefore, be cautious in your friendships and avoid toxic companions. Some things require no explanation, and some people require no goodbye. The most common mistake people make is using their own yardstick to measure others. Believing that love can change a person is both a privilege and a tragedy of youth. A wanderer remains a wanderer. What changes a man might be the love of God or the mercy of Buddha, but certainly not a woman. The least suitable to marry is a wanderer, yet the most suitable might also be one. It is often not that a woman changes a wanderer, but that she appears just when the wanderer is ready to change.
