1. Don't obsess over gains and losses; don't compare what you have with what others possess.
2. Be strict with yourself and lenient with others.
3. To love is not just to be loved, but to possess the ability to love others and the world; to have things to do to make every day fulfilling—no task is too small or large, only whether you love doing it; to have expectations is to have hope. One need not fear being lowly, only losing hope.
4. If two people suffer from similar illnesses, one receiving warm comfort and care from someone concerned with their survival, and the other being served by a professional caregiver, the former is more likely to recover while the latter may not. This is the unconscious emotional resonance between people; doctors may attribute recovery to meticulous service or strict adherence to medical advice, but mothers know that a persistent will to live has the power to bring one back to life.
5. To live with dignity and extraordinary presence, one must change their perspective and dare to contend with fate. If circumstances cannot be changed, change yourself; if you cannot persuade others, find a way to persuade yourself. If the mountain cannot be moved, walk around it. Take care of your life and settle your heart; then, life is complete. Taking care of your life means protecting the simplicity of existence and cherishing the ordinary.
6. Time does not erase everything in our hearts. Some people and some things become even more unforgettable as time passes. Some things, if let go lightly, may bring relief. Some small matters become big if overthought. Some details become tragedies if dwelled upon too heavily. In the end, it is all just illusion. Thus, people burden people, and hearts burden hearts. One should live with a light heart.
7. The most important people in our lives might only offer a faint warmth when they are near, no more significant than a cup of hot tea. But when you lose them, the entire world suddenly feels desolate. We find ourselves conquering space, yet remaining powerless against time.
8. When you see through things, you understand how to proceed; when you see through human relationships, you understand how to interact. When you see through the essence of things, you no longer wish to act; when you see through the essence of people, you no longer wish to be part of society. So, with a little mindfulness, simply accept everything. Is it difficult to ignore the words of others? The mouth belongs to them, but life is your own joy—a pure and natural product, a gift of self-support and self-affirmation.
9. Only true inner peace can lead to real serenity. Inner peace is not a stagnant pool, but a calm ocean nurturing new waves. It is not being as still as a stone, but being a tree, quietly growing tall and magnificent. At the crossroads where reality and illusion meet, I have encountered different versions of you, each bringing a unique sense of touch. Those diverse landscapes, though some are fleeting, are enough to be remembered.
10. A kind heart is naturally beautiful; a direct heart is naturally sincere; a compassionate heart is naturally gentle; a pure heart is naturally solemn. Amidst the three thousand splendors, in a mere blink of an eye, a hundred years pass and leave only a handful of sand. Use the years as stationery to sow goodness in the tunnel of time; embrace every sunrise with gratitude, reflect on every sunset with wisdom, listen intently to the world, and shake off the dust of time. With a pure heart, return to the essence of life and treat everything with gratitude.
11. Every year when college entrance exam results are released, some weep, some laugh, some face despair, and some find brilliance. Those in sorrow feel as if they have fallen into hell, while those in joy feel they have reached heaven. Only those who have attended university know that no matter how mediocre a university is, one can still strive, and no matter how prestigious a university is, decadence can exist. Don't lament; no one knows who will thrive four years later. Unexpected turns or unfulfilled desires may lead to greater growth.
12. Through constant practice in blacksmithing, one becomes a blacksmith.
13. Justice is invincible; truth is supreme.
14. Girls fear the erosion of time, while boys need the refinement of age.
15. Vision is what the eyes can see; insight is what the eyes cannot see.
16. Things that are easily obtained only provide comfort, not excitement.
17. Do not trust rumors heard by the ears; trust what the eyes see through practice.
18. The 20s is a confusing age. In their 20s, Shi Yuzhu was studying mathematics at Zhejiang University, Jack Ma was meeting countless setbacks, and Wang Shi was a driver in the Gobi Desert. There is no such thing as a job that is "high-paying, easy, and close to home." During the most vital years of one's life, one must rely solidly on oneself.
19. Drink less to keep friends; greed for alcohol is the culprit of many misfortunes.
20. Only with hope can one reach the light.
21. Bitterness and sweetness, sourness and pungency—all are nutrients of life.
22. Life is a loom weaving illusions.
23. On the journey of life, one must encounter many unexpected events; the key lies in our attitude of facing and accepting them. Every person's life is a unique and beautiful process. Cherish every day, cherish every moment of happiness, and cherish every pain that makes us stronger.
