Buddha said all sufferings are bitter, only self-salvation matters. So there's no need to pour out your hardships to anyone, because there is no such thing as empathy in this world—only self-knowledge of warmth and coldness. Heal your own wounds yourself, swallow your own bitterness yourself. Only you yourself are your own savior. If you cannot be the sun, be the brightest lamp; if you cannot be a big tree, be the smallest blade of grass. Being obscure is also a form of contribution; being ordinary and mediocre is also a life. Be your own ferryman.

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GovernanceVoting
· 14h ago
Yeah, when you’re in that late-night emo mood and you end up going through your whole contacts list, in the end you still have to process it yourself.
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GateUser-57ab9c02
· 15h ago
I used to love pouring my heart out to others, but later I realized that talking too much only annoys people, so I might as well save my energy and focus on making money.
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GateUser-656cc6e4
· 15h ago
If you can’t be the sun, be a lamp—this saying is perfectly clear. Ordinary people also have their own way of living; it’s already truly remarkable to help yourself through it and get yourself living well.
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