Desire causes pain when unfulfilled, yet brings boredom once satisfied; life is a constant oscillation between pain and boredom.
One should maintain a hopeful, cheerful, and vibrant state of mind, devoting oneself to studies that benefit both body and mind.
识不足,则多虑;威不足,则多怒;信不足,则多言。 The most important task in life is self-awareness.
The persistent will eventually reach the mountain peak, while the cowardly will fall into deep ravines.
It is easy to offer advice to those suffering when you are standing outside of their pain.
For those with an open mind, the world is full of spring; for those with a closed mind, it is full of decay.
Being busy with trivial matters may feel like being busy, but busyness does not necessarily mean a fulfilling life. Running aimlessly toward goals that don't exist may feel exhausting and hollow. Sometimes, saying we are "busy" is merely an excuse for the helplessness of our lives; in reality, we are often just busy for nothing.
One will inevitably face danger in life. Danger itself is not terrifying; what is truly frightening is giving up hope and the will to survive. When in peril, do not wait for destruction, but strive bravely to break free.