Life is actually quite simple. Work and study; although roles and social positions vary, One must remember to approach every stage of life with earnestness, otherwise, it is simply a waste of time.
A scholar must be resolute and steadfast, for the responsibility is heavy and the road is long. A commander can be lost in battle, but a common man's will cannot be broken.
Most people's first love is incredibly pure. Once you move past it, love takes on many different forms: some become fickle, loving anyone they meet; others become indifferent, never offering their true heart to a second person. Not everyone is meant to grow old with you. Some people are meant for growth, some for occasional nostalgia, and some are merely passing through. It is only the one who loves you at the right time who is truly worth your love.
Yellow flowers cover the ground, and white willows drape the slopes. Small bridges lead to the Ruoye stream, and winding paths connect to the Tiantai road. Clear currents rush through rocks, fences exude fragrance, red leaves flutter atop trees, and sparse woods create a picture-like scene. The west wind tightens, birds cease their chirping, the warm sun shines, and the sound of crickets adds to the atmosphere. Looking southeast, pavilions are built against the mountains; looking northwest, pavilions are built by the water. Music fills the air, offering a unique charm, while silk garments pass through the woods, adding to the grace. — Cao Xueqin, "Dream of the Red Chamber"
Fate is not merely an encounter on the street, but missing each other before sleep and upon waking.
To nurture is to produce life; life is "nurtured." Nurture what? Nurture your "five visceral organs."