"When we see the stupidity of others, we forgive our own; when we see our own stupidity, we forgive the stupidity of others." This saying by French scholar Brenan provides a way to navigate life. Love without mutual understanding is unreliable—understanding must come before love. Whether successful or not, those who learn to go with the flow often encounter more surprises. We always hope for perfection, hoping all opportunities arrive at once, and hoping the path is always sunny with birds singing and flowers blooming; yet we fail to realize that we, in our pursuit of perfection, are ourselves an extreme form of imperfection. In silence, I always believe an old fairy tale: on a full moon night, the moon will be sad. Even great statesmen are like acrobats; one wrong move, and they watch their finest creations collapse. Instead of gazing at a distant future, focus on what is at hand and live a fulfilling today, for only today is reality. Warmth is the gentle spring rain, the smile on a face, the unswerving response, and the meticulous cooperation. Beyond work, we need emotion, for we are emotional beings, not machines manufactured solely for labor.
