16. Glimpse at happiness and deeply understand: In the flow of time, life is like a song, rising and falling; we are all singers of our own melody. In this floating world, life is like tea—sometimes thick, sometimes thin, sometimes bitter, sometimes sweet—requiring us to savor it with our hearts. Remember what should be remembered, forget what should be forgotten, change what can be changed, and accept what cannot be accepted. Even if we cannot grasp the future, at least we can shape the present.
17. People tend to listen to viewpoints that are similar to their own; some even prefer flattery and excessive praise, which is a basic manifestation of human vanity and the tendency toward conformity. Wise people know how to seek common ground while respecting differences, whereas highly enlightened people excel at finding novelty through differences. "Differences" involve not only subjective variations in interests and motives but also objective differences in levels and perspectives. In similarity, one can see what they have previously missed and recognize what they do not know. Those who are similar can be colleagues; those who are different can be teachers.
18. Facing life, the foolish sigh and retreat; the wise struggle and forge ahead.
19. A person who craves wealth and luxury and pursues pleasure by any means is generally unlikely to maintain their integrity. Such individuals often lack willpower and backbone, find it difficult to endure poverty, and are prone to yielding in the face of hardship. Lacking the optimistic spirit of finding joy in simplicity, they tend to blame others and fate when facing difficulties. Those with such mindsets and values find it hard to uphold their principles in adversity. Consequently, they are more likely to abandon righteousness for profit, betray their conscience, and desecrate justice when tested by moral dilemmas.
20. Let words unveil the veil covering the soul; let actions repay the debts of promises.
21. A hypocritical person is like an empty bag; they will never be able to fly.
22. Most of us are clever. However, it is often this very cleverness that leads us to scheme and obsess over trifles, staining our souls with excessive worry and pain. It is difficult for us to restrain our sharp intellect and learn to navigate the world with a sense of "muddiness," practicing tolerance and appearing simple or even "clumsy."
23. Many things are beautiful because they are distant, and many things are distant because they are beautiful; it is not that we give up because they are far away, but rather they become far away because we gave up.
24. I once thought: only smell the fragrance of flowers, without discussing joys or sorrows; drink tea and read books, without racing against time. May the sunlight be a bit warmer, and the days pass a bit slower.
25. No matter how difficult it gets, move forward bravely. In life, there are no certainties, only possibilities.
26. Nothing is achieved instantly; everything requires a process. Do not magnify difficulties, for our abilities far exceed our imagination and can transform any obstacle into an opportunity.
27. In life, if there is someone you cherish, it is fate; if there is someone who cherishes you, it is happiness.
28. Life has both a colorful beginning and a passionate end.
29. The realm of self-discipline: do not accept great rewards without merit, do not receive great gifts without being helpful, and do not earn great wealth without capability.
30. The realm of exercise: train yourself and find joy in body and mind.
