History can also be interpreted through a humanistic lens. Calling the early stages of humanity "childhood" and the birthplace of primitive civilization a "cradle of culture" might have started as mere metaphor, but over time, people have found deeper meanings within them. Since an individual life is tangible, treating history as a human experience makes it vibrant and relatable. Viewing history as a life unfolds is, in both philosophical and historical terms, a sublime and artistic perspective.
Its silence stems from its profound depth; perhaps, that very depth is the reason for its silence.
A master does not compete in singing with a cabaret singer, nor does a general deploy strategic tactics in a brawl with neighbors.
The power of youth is irrepressible; it can transform even hell into paradise.
I see those who, despite being surrounded by the most dense crowd of "friends," remain orphans of friendship.
Middle age is often too practical and busy to be considered "poetry" in its essence. While youth is frequently romanticized, youthful poetry often possesses passion but lacks artistic conception. In my view, poetry without depth of imagery cannot be called great poetry.
A successful entrepreneur must have a simple business model; a great person must have simple interpersonal relations; a crisis management expert must possess a simple way of grasping the core of a problem; and a masterpiece of an era must have a simple core concept. Yet, our history is too long, our schemes too deep, our stratagems too complex, our secrets too dark, our intrigues too thick, our tongues too greedy, our visions too narrow, and our predictions too precarious—resulting in an excessive "overthinking" of everything.
In life, one should seek balance between mountains and water. Water brings joy, while mountains offer solace. Water allows us to perceive the impermanence of the world, while mountains lead us to realize the eternity of heaven and earth. Water offers the thrill of venturing far from the protection of elders, while mountains offer the profound essence of returning to the dwellings of ancestors. The philosophy of water is to be ceaseless, and the philosophy of mountains is to be timeless.
