Drop of water hides love

Author: Yang Xu
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: At the time of this comic series on life philosophy going to press, there are many words to be said. But thinking about it, high context is "all in the silence," so perhaps it's better not to speak; yet again, remaining silent seems inappropriate. After much deliberation, I hereby record my thoughts below, as the current expression of my feelings.
One: In this world, there is nothing that makes you tear your eyes, ache your back, and yet you smile with joy? You pour your heart into it without any return, yet you care not at all? You even dedicate many of the best years of your life to it without a single regret? The answer is yes: there is. This thing is not someone else's, but what is commonly called "interest"—many of the choices we make without complaint can be found in "interest."
Two: Among composers, some often do not use drafts, composing spontaneously and effortlessly. However, every one of Beethoven's works was the result of painstaking effort. Beethoven's pockets were always filled with drafts, and he never forgot to carry them wherever he went. Whenever inspiration struck, he recorded every note without fail. If he was not satisfied, he would rewrite it, but he would never give up halfway. Many of our brilliant ideas do not come all at once but are often scattered across different times and places. With care, we can string them together one by one, creating immortal works.
Three: When you stroll down a beautiful street in the city, feeling at ease with the clean and bright surroundings, have you ever thought about the countless intersecting pipelines beneath your feet, working diligently? It is they who support the prosperity and beauty of our city. As you journey through life, stepping onto one achievement after another, have you ever thought about the many people behind you, wiping sweat from their faces? Among them are your parents, loved ones, teachers, friends, and colleagues. It is because of their strong support that you have achieved one success after another. Do not forget those who have once helped you—without their support behind the scenes, there would be no brilliance on stage for you.