31. Those who have not eaten bread with tears do not understand the taste of life. — Goethe
32. Humanity often writes history from the events of a lifetime to observe life; in reality, history is merely the clothing, while life is internal. — Romain Rolland
33. No matter what happens, please remain quietly happy! That is life. We must accept life in such a way—bravely, boldly, and with an eternal smile. — Luxemburg
34. To be respectful to superiors is duty; to be humble to peers is kindness; to be humble to subordinates is nobility; to be humble to all is safety. — Aristotle
35. A strange, vain, and obnoxious woman! I find it impossible to like her, unless I were on a raft in the middle of the ocean with no other food. — Mark Twain
36. Indulging one's desires is the greatest harm; gossiping about others' privacy is the greatest sin; not knowing one's own faults is the greatest illness. — Aristotle
37. One should know that excessive praise for good things can also invite resentment, contempt, and jealousy. — Bacon
38. The standard of measuring a life is whether it is meaningful, not how long it is. — Plutarch
39. Changing good habits is much easier than breaking bad ones; this is one of life's great misfortunes. — Maugham
40. Experienced elders are reliable in their duties, while the vigor of youth is inspiring. If the experience of the elderly is precious, then the innocence of youth is sublime. — Bacon
41. Because of my contempt for authority, fate punished me by making me an authority myself. — Einstein
42. I believe that in every period, people can lead lives that are both interesting and useful. We should not waste our lives, and should be able to say, "I have done what I could." This is all that can be required of us, and only then can we find a measure of joy. — Marie Curie
43. We once fought for joy; we shall die for joy. Therefore, let sorrow never be associated with our names. — Smetana
44. Although everyone seeks much, what is needed is very little. Because life is short and human destiny is limited. — Goethe
45. A slip of the foot can be quickly remedied, but a slip of the tongue may be forever irreparable. — Franklin
46. If, in coming into the world, we cannot make others live better, but instead make them live worse, then it is truly terrible. — Eliot
47. A wise man creates more opportunities than he discovers. — Bacon
48. Once selfish happiness becomes the sole goal of life, life soon becomes aimless. — Romain Rolland
49. Fate is like a capricious woman who only favors those who are bold and decisive; to them, she is obedient and submissive. — Kuprin
50. If I were allowed to live my life once more, I would repeat it. For I have never regretted the past, nor do I fear the future. — Montaigne
51. Life is like a book; fools flip through it casually, while wise people read it carefully, knowing the book can only be read once. — Paul
52. Youngsters sleep until the cock crows; elders wait for the cock's call upon their pillows. Thirty years pass in a dream; one knows not that time is spent in mere sounds. — Huang Zongxi
53. The only lesson humanity has learned from history is that humanity has learned nothing from history. — Hegel
54. Hopes that can be realized immediately spur action, while hopes that cannot be realized immediately act like a sedative, calming the spirit. — Hoffer
55. A kind word or an understanding attitude toward others can reduce harm and save their dignity. — Carnegie
56. Perhaps the Earth is merely a prison for the heavens, because if you observe life closely, punishment is everywhere. — Hugo
57. You say you are lonely, like Mars shining on thirteen provinces long, long ago. You cry in the dark, like black soil emitting fragrance. — Haizi
58. Books are not just life, but the source of cultural life in the past, present, and future. — Kufayev
59. Only those who have endured a long journey together without coming to dislike each other can become true friends. If this is true for friends, it is even more necessary for partners. — Qian Zhongshu
60. Flattery can create harmony, but such harmony is achieved through the shameful sin of servility or deception. — Spinoza