76. Loneliness is a kind of cold wind, but it cannot chill the hot blood of a sailor. New buds are sprouting deep within life—those are the sails being woven, allowing me to hear the spring tides approaching from afar.
77. Life is filled with opportunities at every moment; it is up to you to seize, create, and showcase your brilliance. You may not be satisfied with your appearance, but you can earn praise through your work; your life may not be wealthy, but you can cultivate a warm and happy home; you may encounter setbacks, but you can grow from them. The splendor of life must be demonstrated by ourselves.
78. Do you think because I am poor and plain, I have no charm? If God granted me beauty and wealth, I would make things just as difficult for you as I am now! Just as I find it hard to leave you!
79. "Laziness" is a disease that affects not only oneself but also one's friends and family.
80. The storms of the world are the realm for tempering the heart.
81. It is not pitiable to be confused; it is most pitiable when one is unaware of their confusion. To know oneself and conquer oneself is the only way to change oneself.
82. Belief is an invincible force. When you firmly believe you can succeed, you will. One who does not believe in their own will will never become a general.
83. Life is full of humiliation and pain. The threads that connect life to happiness are often broken one by one, especially the thread of money.
84. A life may either burn or decay; I refuse to decay, I choose to burn!
85. Be a tourist of life. To be kind to others, to lead through virtue, to stay away from trouble, and to stay close to family—this brings peace and comfort. An optimistic mindset comes from tolerance, generosity, empathy, and living in harmony with the world.
86. For those who constantly trouble or bully you, endure when possible; there is no need to constantly clash with brutes. However, keep a clear account of it. Let new grudges and old grievances accumulate, and when justice and truth arrive, seize the opportunity to teach them a lesson. Within the bounds of the law, ensure they remember: aside from their own parents, no one will tolerate their bad habits.
87. A dream ends all worldly ties, half a life vanishes like mist; one step leaves the dust behind, playing the zither at the Yellow Springs. It is Qingming again, coinciding with Feng'er's birthday. If Feng'er's arrival were not a hardship, why would they be left in the mortal world on this day of mourning the dead? Why would they wander the world, lonely and helpless, searching for parents in heaven? The Dream of the Red Chamber breaks; tears bury the dust, and a handful of earth covers the beauty. In this life, Feng'er is destined for sorrow upon entering the world. Counting the desolate tribulations behind them, listening to the lingering sorrows of the path, and playing "Smiling at the Dust" with a broken heart, Feng'er becomes a breeze dancing through the mist, drinking in the joys and sorrows of the world. A single dance lasts a thousand years; the song ends, the strings break, and life fades.
88. Learn to know without speaking, for many words lead to mistakes; learn to liberate yourself, for only then can you transcend; learn to think quietly, for only then can you remain clear-headed; learn to view the world with your heart, for only then can you see the essence of humanity; learn to let go, for only by letting go can you begin anew; learn to be grateful, for a grateful heart helps us find hope in adversity and joy in pessimism.
89. Calmly accept the gifts life gives you, whether good or bad.
90. Some say love is not a chance encounter, but when love arises within a chance encounter, separation is often predestined. Those meant to walk together until the end were born for each other from the very beginning.
91. Do not feel aversion toward those who come to beg.
92. Through helping others, one gains love; through gentleness, charm; through mildness, trust; and through virtue, respect.
93. People living in civilized cities often complain about the hardships of life. Solving these hardships is easy; look at the suffering in impoverished nations, and your so-called "hardships" will vanish instantly.
94. Happiness can only be found within the heart, not in the place you reside. Some spend their life savings on a beach vacation only to return disappointed, while others can find joy even while boating in a flood zone.
95. Position can increase power, but not authority; it can increase physical strength, but not ability; it can increase wealth, but not character. Position can satisfy the desire for fame, and money can satisfy material desires, but neither can realize personal value or the meaning of life.
96. A genius is simply someone who uses the time others spend drinking coffee to work.
97. Whatever belief you have, you will have that attitude; whatever attitude you have, you will have that behavior; whatever behavior you have, you will produce that result. To achieve good results, one must choose good beliefs.
98. Perhaps one can believe in ghosts, but one should never trust the empty words of men.
