13. Some great achievements are accomplished because some people are not "smart" enough to know they are impossible. To the weak, zero is a lifebuoy that lets you drift with the tide; to the strong, it is a war drum urging you to advance.
14. If you wish to gain the power to shape your destiny, you must first possess a strong desire, and let that desire constantly drive and inspire you to move relentlessly toward your goal.
15. In interpersonal relationships, pay special attention to a sense of inferiority. Toward the strong, there is no need to feel ashamed or act submissively; understand that while positions may differ, dignity is the same, and losing your composure will not earn you respect. Toward the weak, there is no need to be condescending or arrogant; understand that if you do not respect others, you are unworthy of respect. Fear is not respect; do not let an inferiority complex turn into a petty mindset.
16. Rather than standing by the pond envying the fish, it is better to go home and weave a net.
17. Even when climbing the highest mountain, one can only take one step at a time with steady footing.
18. Setbacks are essentially the tuition fees paid on the road to success.
19. Who once lingered in someone's season of flowers, warming their longing? Who vanished from someone's rainy season, overflowing with tears? The loneliness of youth is an embellishment to life; a youth without loneliness is a tragedy. However, a lonely youth does not mean a lack of happiness, but rather that we do not understand happiness. Not every sunbeam is warm, and not every cloud brings rain. Since we cannot determine the course of fate, let us live each day earnestly.
20. The only guide for a person is their own conscience. Looking back, only the integrity and honesty of one's actions provide true solace. It is unwise to live a life without such comfort. Although people often mock themselves for their disillusionments and miscalculations, this sense of integrity allows one to march forward with steady steps and a sense of honor, regardless of what fate brings.
21. Back then, I was nothing more than a lonely salesman.
22. If a person ceases to care about their reputation, anything becomes possible.
23. Every legendary life is accompanied by beautiful prophecies and positive defenses; every mediocre life is accompanied by crude prophecies and negative defenses.
24. Life is unpredictable and uncertain. When facing what happens around us, once we see through it, we must live happily. Do what we want to do, leave as few regrets as possible, and do not live for the eyes of others. One must frequently adjust their mindset and cultivate their inner state to gather the strength to bear more burdens. In this life, gains and losses are unpredictable; one only needs to live with sincerity and savor life with genuine emotion. In the passing world, no one can hold onto eternity. Things in life cannot always go our way; laughter and tears are left to others, but joy and sorrow are determined by ourselves. What is gained is not necessarily held forever, and what is lost is not necessarily a loss. As long as there are no regrets, it is enough.
25. Unexpected events always occur; leaving room is meant to accommodate these "surprises." A cup with space will not overflow when more liquid is added; a balloon with space will not burst; when people speak or act with reserve, they will not be left in an embarrassing position when accidents occur, allowing them to turn away gracefully.
26. Some memories are incomplete due to loss, yet life is beautiful because of what we possess. One should not live based on mood, but rather on mindset. The more you try to grasp certain things, the more confused you become. Once an obsession takes hold, it is like a tangled ball of yarn—the harder you pull, the messier it becomes. What you try to avoid, you often encounter. It is best to let things take their natural course. Once you are in a situation, settle in; this is the way of survival.
