A person of virtue and learning is highly admired; their reputation spreads naturally like the fragrance of flowers. Seeking fame is like climbing a tree to catch a fish. Virtue commands silent respect, while authority only commands suppressed anger. We should learn to embrace humility and respect for others, for life is transient, and only harmony lasts.
Ancient wisdom says: A day without reading, dust settles; two days, speech becomes bland; three days, the countenance becomes unsightly. Yang Jiang said: Reading is not for diplomas or wealth, but to become a person with warmth, taste, and thought. Every thought gained from books is timeless and practical. True readers possess free souls; their minds require no defense, yet can never be conquered.
Life is inherently colorful and flavorful! Yet sometimes, in quiet reflection, one realizes that simplicity and plainness might be the highest form of fragrance. Only after navigating the hardships and mud of life, with a calm mindset, can we truly understand existence.
Finally, a day will come when I can smile at you again. A day when I can say hello to you again. A day when, no matter who asks about you, I can smile genuinely, without a single ripple in my heart.
People dream of finding immense power or paths to immortality, hoping to continue their unfinished work or unfulfilled desires after death. This is an absolute impossibility.
