The fast pace of life and work pressure can easily lead to emotional imbalance. If one becomes preoccupied with gains and losses and fails to face endless temptations with a tranquil mind, they will feel physically and mentally exhausted or restless and confused.
Such people are prone to sinking into the abyss of self-indulgence. Over time, this is akin to drinking poison and destroying one's own life; even if they are alive, they lose the meaning of existence.
The French Romantic writer Romain Rolland once said, "A clear conscience is a soft pillow." In all things, strive to have a clear conscience and do what you believe is right and necessary, without worrying about rewards. Everything follows its own laws, which are beyond our control. Do what you can control, and let the rest be.
One should not be overly shrewd, or they will lose friends. Shrewd individuals often dwell on the shortcomings of others, unable to tolerate minor mistakes or differences in personality, demanding that everyone's every move meets their own standards. However, Everyone has their own personality, perspectives, and way of conducting themselves, making disagreements and frictions inevitable. If one fails to mediate these conflicts with a spirit of tolerance, the situation will become unmanageable, leading to isolation and the loss of companionship.