Getting what you need is a blessing, but craving too much is a burden. Human needs are like meals; if you can only eat two bowls, eating two more out of greed for flavor will not only fail to bring extra pleasure but also cause pain due to the stomach's inability to handle the excess. Thus, possession is not necessarily joy or enjoyment. Avoid comparing yourself with others; learn to be non-greedy and not overly demanding. Maintain peace and tranquility, and find contentment in sufficiency.
Both happy and sad events eventually become the past. There is no need for extreme grief or joy, just remain indifferent and calm. Life is full of ups and downs and busyness; while you may forget many things, you must never forget genuine affection and conscience. Regardless of poverty or disappointment, always maintain sincere feelings and treat people honestly. No matter how wealthy or successful you are, do not lose your conscience; always treat people with sincerity. Not every dedication leads to a perfect ending, nor does every encounter become a beautiful landscape worth preserving.
If a gentle woman becomes fierce, it is often because the man is incompetent, forcing her to take the lead. If a pure and noble woman becomes vulgar, it is likely because the man is of low caliber. Conversely, if an ordinary woman becomes cute, lively, and graceful, it is certainly due to having a good man by her side. Therefore, a man should realize that a woman's beauty is half his merit, and her flaws are half his fault.
In life, some people and events will gradually fade from our sight and slowly depart from our hearts. We will no longer sit by the window quietly missing someone, nor wander under the moonlight. Time quietly erases old memories, and years strip away past scenes, silently. The heart cannot carry too much, nor support too heavy a load; keep it light. Cry if you have tears, complain if you have bitterness. The hardships of life accumulate into wounds, and the worries of life add to the pain. Even the largest heart feels suffocated when full, and the broadest chest feels pained when blocked.
