We should strive to be ordinary but not mediocre, bold but not careless, vocal but not empty, thoughtful but not confused, hardworking but not reckless, humble but not submissive, sincere but not vain, and brave but not tyrannical.
Life is both a trek and a journey; an adventure and a pursuit; a wait and a meeting; filled with tears and songs alike. While living, one should fear nothing in the first half of life and regret nothing in the second.
In the flowing years, gently pick up that longing. After a year has passed, write half a page of heartfelt words. Who softened the years? Who dazzled time? Meeting you in the most beautiful era of life has destined a journey as delicate as willow smoke and painted bridges, where clouds and waters embrace.
Time quietly slips through the cracks of our fingers. By the time we wake up to it, all that remains may be a single sigh. Life is short, and time does not wait. In our limited lifespan, why linger in loss and distress? Life is a heavy book that requires a lifetime to read carefully and understand. It is difficult to decipher the intersecting lines on our palms, as if Heaven says everything is destined, but why not say that destiny lies in our own hands? Life is a grand realm; one need not insist on local perfection. Only by doing so can we gain a bit more ease, reduce resentment and complaints, and find more joy in life.
The most effective capital is our credit, which works for us 24 hours a day without stopping.
Years from now, you will regret the things you did, as well as the things you didn't do, but the latter will far outnumber the former.
Indecision indicates an inability to let go of immediate benefits or an immersion in past habits, fearing new challenges. In fact, the more compliant a person is, the harder it is for them to make choices; the more content with the status quo, the more reluctant they are to give up current advantages. They hover between gain and loss, hesitating between advance and retreat, allowing great opportunities to slip away quietly.
In conduct, one's eyes should be sharp, mind clear, body diligent, interests elegant, and ambitions firm.
