Where there is hope, even pain is sweet; where there is an ideal, even hell is heaven! Hope is the greatest driving force in life; with the expectation of tomorrow, today's suffering turns into joy.
Every one of us is unique in this world, without a duplicate or an imitation. I am me, and you are you. Later, as we look up to others, imitate them, and follow them, we gradually carry the imprints of many others, losing our original selves. By staring at the heights of others, we not only lose our own height but also the ground upon which our souls stand.
Life does not need to be perfect. Do not be unhappy because you have failed to reach a certain goal; setting goals is to make life fulfilling, and as long as you have strived in that direction, there is no need for regret. Some people may never live in a skyscraper, but what of you in yours? We cannot change reality; life is about one's state of mind, and there is no need to strive for perfection.
Regardless of the time, profound knowledge, good cultivation, civilized behavior, elegant speech, and a loving heart will certainly allow a person to live beautifully, even if they are not physically beautiful. To live beautifully means living with spirit, taste, and a sincere, authentic brilliance. As long as you do not give up on yourself, nothing can stop you.
If you wish to win others over, speak less and listen more. While eloquent speech can be a form of showing off, learning to listen is a philosophy; one must remain calm and steady, for being impetuous in a crisis makes it hard to maintain principles, while composure in adversity reveals true character; one should know how to endure and hide, for focusing only on immediate gains will lead to losing the long term; one must know when to retreat, as giving others room to move makes one's own path wider; one should remain indifferent to fame and fortune, for some pursuits are lost through haste, and by being detached from gains and losses, things may eventually fall into your hands.
