In the journey of life, we encounter many people. In truth, it is fate that brings us together. Relatives might have been friends in a past life, and friends might have been relatives; those who cause us trouble may be those we once hurt. Therefore, we should treat our kin with kindness, care for our friends, and forgive those who have wronged us. Everything is connected by fate; only by cherishing these bonds can we sustain them—this is the essence of karma.
When we were children during the Mid-Autumn Festival, we could never focus on the legend of Chang'e, thinking only of mooncakes; now that we are older, mooncakes no longer satisfy us, and our minds often drift toward the stories of Chang'e.
The most effective capital is reputation; it works for us twenty-four hours a day.
No matter how grand our ideals, ambitions, responsibilities, or dreams may be, after tasting all the bitters and sweets of life, we eventually realize that the only one we can truly rely on is ourselves. If we cannot rely on ourselves, how can we expect others to? If we cannot govern ourselves, how can we manage others? If we cannot do things well ourselves, why blame others?
A perfect life should consist of: a person, a book, and a beam of sunlight.
Life is like a cup of tea; it won't be bitter forever, but the wise must endure bitterness for a time. To live a life as tranquil as a flower is true happiness. There is no need to insist on clarity in everything. In dealing with others, let go of stubbornness; as the saying goes, 'water that is too clear has no fish, and people who are too upright have no friends.' In truth, life only requires a tranquil and peaceful mind, a free spirit, and a simple, meticulous attitude toward life.
For the sake of those they love, people are often capable of extraordinary things they could never achieve on their own.
Many things in this world are like double-edged swords; when you seek to hurt others, you often end up being hurt yourself, sometimes even more severely than the person you intended to harm.
