Life is like a game of chess, where character weighs more than the board. No matter how cautious you are, you will inevitably make mistakes. You may regret them, but fate will not offer you a chance to "take back a move." It will not heed your sighs; instead, it will press its advantage while you dwell on your regrets, dragging you into deeper trouble. Therefore, stop sighing in vain. Regret is useless. If you make a mistake, correct it. If you fall, get up. Remember that the things you cannot change are valuable experiences.
Clever people, often because they are too "clever," tend to seek profit and avoid harm. They refuse to do dangerous things and shy away from difficult problems. However, the "fools" who are willing to put in dead-end effort are different. Because they are single-minded, they climb when they encounter steep mountains and go through when they face dangerous waterfalls. As a result, they often discover more beautiful scenery.
The present is a limited edition. The gains, losses, joys, and sorrows of today will never be the same tomorrow. What we can do is make every minute of the present happy and meaningful. There is no need to look at others' eyes, go against your inner wishes, or dress up as another self that has nothing to do with you. The outside world has little connection with you, so do not exhaust yourself. Whether you are depicting future scenes or recalling past scars, the only companion destined to stay with you forever is your own shadow.
Life is about endurance, and we must learn to support ourselves. When those who love you leave, no matter how loudly you cry to heaven, it is useless; life is inherently full of separation and reunion. When people whisper behind your back, no matter how eloquent you are, you cannot defend yourself; the world is inherently full of ups and downs. When successful, good things surge like a tide; when down, everything fades like falling flowers. Do not think too highly of yourself. Being wronged, feeling helpless, and wanting to cry are all indispensable parts of your life.
