Wealthy individuals do not necessarily wear branded clothing. Conversely, some people who are not well-off may borrow money to buy luxury brands just to keep up with the Joneses. Once the desire for comparison takes root, one is easily led by vanity. Those controlled by vanity live in the eyes and minds of others, abandoning their own stance and opinions to blindly follow the preferences of others. If others praise brands, they agree, pursuing what others deem “good” by any means necessary, even if those items are not truly suitable for them.
It is noble for a person to have self-awareness. Only those who truly understand themselves, conquer themselves, and master themselves can be considered wise. Laozi once said: "Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom."
What are you actually afraid of? If someone loves you, let them love you. If flowers are sent to you, express your gratitude. If someone invites you out, consider it. In this world, it rarely hurts you when others are kind to you; it is only when you are kind to others that you may suffer from the backlash. Therefore, let others love you boldly, but love others with caution. To fall in love with someone is to give them the power to hurt you.
If you have set a goal—to achieve the greatest possible results in the field of science—you must reserve time for deep thinking.
You looked at me, suddenly appearing nervous, holding my hand and saying, "I was just asking casually. Everyone's answer is definitely different. Don't overthink it; I was just joking."
When facing adversity, the strong accumulate strength and prepare for a sprint; the weak sink into self-abandonment and lose all motivation.
Practical benefits are the best motivation for doing a good job, and hard work is the best path to success.
