After witnessing all aspects of life, honesty remains the most moving; after enduring life's many hardships, sincerity remains the most beautiful. Life is like a mirror that reflects either kindness and honesty or cunning and hypocrisy. Life is like a book where different people leave different records of sincerity or deceit. Despite the years of wind and rain and the drifting of time, even if the journey is bitter and exhausting, we still firmly believe in the beauty of honesty.
1. The trouble in the human heart lies in calculation; the bitterness of life lies in obsession; the difficulty of life lies in letting go. In life, whatever you care about too much will torment you; whatever you nitpick will trouble you. Even when facing immense challenges, if you face them with a mindset of letting nature take its course, you will find it is nothing more than overthinking. Events are like a breeze—just a passing moment. Whether simple or complex, everything will eventually pass.
2. As long as we do not change our view of "addiction" and treat it merely as a medical issue, we will never be able to conquer drugs. Addiction is fundamentally a mental issue: people choose to become addicts.
3. Sometimes, there is no next time, no chance to start over, and no pause button. Sometimes, if you miss the present, you may lose the opportunity forever. Sometimes, you simply need someone to talk to.
4. Life is an ocean, and you and I are the ship of friendship. We have sailed through storms in the past, and waves will surely come in the future—but I believe, and you believe, that our convictions will never change.
5. Maggie Cheung once spoke about aging: "Asians tend to care more about getting old. I grew up in the UK and lived in Paris for ten years, where people don't have this concept. Why must beauty be defined by youth and a lack of wrinkles? One doesn't have to be beautiful; beauty isn't everything, and pursuing it excessively can be a waste of life. Beauty should be enriched with flavor, happiness, and other elements to truly achieve a fulfilling life."
6. Hope is power. Hope is the driving force that guides people toward success. Even if a person has nothing, as long as they are filled with hope, they may possess everything; whereas a person without hope, even if they possess everything, will struggle to find happiness and meaning. Young friends, never give up hope and face life positively. Even if you have lost much at this moment, as long as hope remains, you will surely gain more in the future.
7. In this world, the person who most influences your state of mind is yourself. Only by achieving inner peace can you make ordinary days feel vibrant, examine yourself with a clear mind, and view fame and fortune as passing clouds. Perhaps only after walking many paths and experiencing the sudden splendors and desolations of life can one become truly mature.
8. There are always those who can solve a math problem while cutting fruit, memorize a word while adjusting a game angle, finish a textbook chapter during a game, or listen to a lecture while chatting. There are those who reflect on their gains and losses while you sleep, and those who run faster than you. Will you continue to waste your time?
9. A successful salesman once said: "A smiling person is always welcome, because it is not just a sign of friendliness, but an expression of confidence." Therefore, before entering an office, he always pauses to think of things he is grateful for, allowing a sincere smile to appear. This was one of his primary keys to success. If you are still struggling with insecurity, try giving yourself a smile to drive away the self-doubt and effectively boost your confidence.
10. 兵者,置之死地而后生. This principle is easy to understand: if we drive an enemy into a corner with no hope, they may resort to desperate measures to fight to the death. In such a state, the enemy becomes as fierce as a tiger, fighting with their backs to the water. In this situation, winning a battle becomes extremely difficult, and even if victory is achieved, it often comes at a heavy cost.
11. People grow old and die, and time is fleeting; therefore, we should meet early, love deeply, and give our all. Only when we reach the point of no return and undergo a complete transformation will we understand what it means to have a mind as calm as a mirror.
12. Life is a one-way journey. People come and go, and time flies like an arrow. Often, before we can clearly see the scenery or truly cherish the journey, the path has already passed by in haste. In this flashy world, expanding desires lead to widespread restlessness among people.
13. You may forget your age, but you must never neglect your health.
14. To weep for you is a kind of hurt. Who is sitting under the Bodhi tree, counting the falling flowers of each season in the cycle of reincarnation? Who is plucking the melancholy strings in the three thousand worlds? And who is immersed in ink and brush, writing the stories of the mortal world?
15. "Happiness is a virtue, for it not only expresses one's appreciation and praise for the world but also brings warmth and lightness to those around us." — Romain Rolland. Why complain about the lack of a path? Did the camel not compose a "Song of the Strong" in the desert? The cool breeze turns the leaves red, and harsh words allow the strong to mature.