Although human wisdom is limited, the pursuit of wisdom is not therefore futile. The fruit of wisdom seems negative: theoretically—"I know that I know nothing"; practically—"I need nothing that I do not have." However, upon reaching this state, within the humble and tranquil philosopher, the pain and joy of wisdom dissolve into a harmonious tranquility.
Interests often wage war in the name of faith.
One who has never stamped their feet on the path to leave footprints will never find a path that truly belongs to them.
One may be without love, but Without the anticipation of love, where is youth? One may be without understanding, but without the expectation of understanding, where is creation? One may be without all that one waits for, but without waiting, where is life?
What makes a desert beautiful is the spring of water hidden somewhere within it. Similarly, because the heart harbors an inexhaustible source of love, even the most desolate desert transforms into a beautiful landscape.
Spirituality is the 'understanding power' of the soul. A spiritual woman is naturally intelligent, empathetic, and adept at perceiving the true essence of things. She is extremely simple, yet possesses a startling depth within that simplicity. The opposite of spirituality is shallowness or complexity. Spending time with a shallow woman is tedious; spending time with a complex woman is equally tedious. Complexity includes both a complex soul, preoccupied with calculating interests, and a complex mind, obsessed with abstract reasoning.
Suffering can either stimulate vitality or smother it; it can either temper will or crush it; it can either enlighten wisdom or obscure it; it can either elevate character or degrade it. It all depends on the quality of the sufferer.
Who has grown old, the world or I?
Shaw said: Life has two great tragedies: first, not getting what you want; second, getting what you want. Zhou Guoping responded: Life has two great joys: first, not getting what you want, so you can pursue and create; second, getting what you want, so you can savor and experience.
