Everyone has their own path, with joy on the left and sorrow on the right. Some people habitually walk on the left side, seeing only happy things, while others walk on the right, seeing only troubles. When a person feels constantly unhappy, they may simply be in the wrong position. It is worth looking across the path to realize that sorrow is not the only companion, thereby changing habits and striving to get closer to happiness.
You might forget those who laughed with you, but never forget those who cried with you. That is the sincere friendship built through shared hardships.
Try to do less. Most people want to do too much, their lives filled with to-do lists, completing them item by item like robots. Set the list aside and consider what is truly important. Do not act like a machine; simply do what you love and do it well.
Love and serve your parents while they are alive, do not wait until you are old and regret not having honored them, like Ding Lan carving wood to worship his parents.
Pride and arrogance are a form of politeness; when one humbles oneself and achieves a level of modesty, the righteous spirit is then harmonized.