16. Nothing is singular, and being a woman is no exception. A woman's life is colorful, filled with both happiness and the inevitable trivialities she must face.
17. If the years are peaceful, nourish your body and mind; if the times are dark, endure more trials. The greatest confusion in life is not that no one understands you, but that you do not understand yourself. Without giving up, how can you possess? Without enduring loneliness, how can you see prosperity? No matter how beautiful the past was, it is but a memory; the hardships beneath your feet lead directly to tomorrow. Whatever fate gives you, whether good or bad, you must face it with sincerity and composure. A life full of regrets is what we call living, and occasional flaws are what make it real.
18. Life is like riding a train; the scenery of the past may be so beautiful that you long to stay, but you must always move forward and leave. You tell yourself it's okay and that you will return to see it again, but often, you never return. Passing time, receding landscapes, and encountered people—all eventually drift further away.
19. Today is a new beginning, requiring us to move forward and nurture the future. Life is an endless journey that requires the torch of life until it turns to ash.
20. Life is like tea; during your prime, it may feel most bitter, but when you grow old, it may finally taste sweet to the heart.
21. If it benefits both yourself and others, do it; if it benefits others at your expense, consider it carefully; if it harms others without benefit to yourself, never do it.
22. In life, we often lose because we gain. It is not due to poverty, but because we forgot to look back, lured by the temptations of the soul to a precipice from which there is no turning back.
23. When you feel you cannot go on, look at yourself.
24. People with bad luck miss opportunities because they focus too much on finding something specific. They attend gatherings to find a perfect partner and thus miss the chance to make good friends; they scan newspapers for specific job ads and miss other types of opportunities. Lucky people are more relaxed and open, allowing them to see the possibilities at hand rather than just what they are searching for.
25. Be kind to others when you are successful, for you may need them when you are down.
26. If you do not believe in yourself, no one will. People do not respect or follow those who lack confidence. The more confident you are, the more the world will believe in you.
27. God finds Himself in creation.
28. Facing old age—either fight it or accept it.
29. Scars should not be a reason to create more wounds.
30. The path to glory is narrow; one can only move forward, not backward. You should keep stepping forward on this narrow path, for countless competitors are right behind you, following one after another.
31. Learn to be tolerant to keep your life free of worries. In the game of life, there are gains and losses, advances and retreats. But regardless of success or failure, as long as every step you take is sincere, careful, and meaningful, you are a winner. You never need to worry about others' opinions; life belongs to you.
32. Be strong for yourself alone. The words we say, the things we do, the roads we walk, and the people we meet—every "now" is a future memory. Life has ups and downs; whatever you lose, do not lose your spirit. Relax, and give happiness to yourself and others.
33. The road of life is long; learn to be calm. Not all stories can be told, and not all emotions can be shared. Since we have come into this world, we must cherish the value of life. In a sense, living is harder than dying. Death only requires a moment of courage, but living requires a lifetime of bravery.
34. Brew a pot of high mountain flowing water, pour a masterpiece of the past; taste the Zen of clouds and water, realize the blooming and falling of flowers. Ancient lyrics convey the beauty of emotion; ink and rhythm remain unrepentant. Realizing Zen and truth in life, intoxicated by emotion and heartache. There is a feeling called falling to the bottom; a thought called missing you tonight; a pain called remembering the past; a whisper called ink on paper. The heart is silent, people are gone; in this life, what can save the loneliness in the soul?
35. For instance, many couples in passionate love, to prove their sincerity and gain complete trust, tell their partner every detail of past relationships or past traumas, which inadvertently leaves an indelible shadow on the partner's heart, inevitably affecting their future marriage.
