Greatness and longevity stem from a broad and magnanimous foundation.
Do not easily engage in trivial disputes. When someone argues with you over something inconsequential, let them win, for you lose nothing. In truth, happiness in life lies in the balance between 'striving' and 'yielding.' Striving is not about competing with others, but overcoming hardships; yielding is not about drifting with the tide, but finding peace in knowing when to stop. Striving leaves fewer regrets, while yielding brings lasting joy.
I demand of myself persistent and unyielding action to achieve my goals. I vow not to rest until the goal is reached.
In a calm and orderly life, people do not need guidance. But in turbulent and frightening times, they desperately need a guiding light, a confident smile, and a pair of steadfast eyes to unite the anxious and navigate through difficulties together. This is the 'circumstance' required for a hero to emerge.
The journey of life is like a relay race, where generations pass the torch to carry on the legacy.
It is not about refusing consumption, but about refusing waste; it is not about merely saving money, but about using wisdom to choose better ways to consume—'buy what is right, not just what is expensive.' Consumers should learn to analyze and consume rationally, considering timing, cost-performance, and utility. The goal is to live a better life with smarter spending.