A noble person is open and upright, without worries or fear, and therefore possesses a broad and peaceful heart. A petty person is often troubled by gains and losses, constantly calculating and worrying that others may scheme against them, which leaves them trapped in anxiety and unease.
As the saying goes, "An official who does not serve the people is better off returning home to sell sweet potatoes." If those who govern or enforce the law cannot transform the power in their hands into benefits for the people, working for their interests and solving real problems, then what meaning does holding office have?
Living for the benefit of others gives life the value of gold; living only for oneself makes life as insignificant as a needle.
Calmness and perseverance are gradually developed through continuously restraining and overcoming one's own pain.
Human wisdom is truly remarkable. It allows people to find hope in despair and recognize danger within hope. Looking around, how many hurried travelers carry traces of both hope and despair between their brows. Life is like riding a bicycle; to maintain balance, one must keep moving forward. Life often finds itself trapped in cycles of struggle and worry. We desire what we cannot obtain, and once we have it, we fear losing it. We always feel that others possess more than we do. Each of us is writing our own life story amid these struggles.
A person lives for a lifetime, while plants flourish for a season. Lower your head to work, and open your eyes to understand people. Teeth perish because of hardness, while the tongue survives because of softness. Great fortune may depend on destiny, while small achievements come from diligence. Those who share the same fields may become wealthy, but separation can lead to poverty. Compassion is the foundation, and convenience is the way. When power declines, servants may bully their masters; when times become difficult, even ghosts may trouble people. Pure gold fears no fire, and a loyal person does not fear death. Strong winds reveal sturdy grass, and hardship reveals true talent. Without capital, do not speak of profit; with goods in hand, poverty is not a concern. Flowers planted with blood and effort may not bloom, while willow trees may grow unexpectedly. Last night a dog showed the intention to hurt others; this morning a carp leaped over the dragon gate.
When tea leaves leave boiling water, they are merely dry leaves with a faint fragrance and slight bitterness. When tea leaves meet boiling water, they become a drink with both bitterness and sweetness. Before Hou Sheng met Lord Xinling, he was only an old and weak gatekeeper. After being valued and entrusted by Lord Xinling, he became a great contributor who saved Wei and resisted Qin.
People with faith turn life into a colorful stage, while pessimistic people only leave themselves with a lifelong mark of suffering in their hearts.
I never intended to be different from others; it simply happened that my taste became exceptional.
