Children change rapidly, both in body and mind. But a narrow heart cannot be noble; a petty man cannot be great. Sometimes we must walk in shadows, and sometimes alone. A child without a mother is like a vine without its root—vulnerable and needing strength.
When no fish swims the sea, even a shrimp claims the throne. Yet the deep ocean welcomes all whales. Like the pine that braves the frost, a true pillar stands firm. A cicada sheds its shell to complete its journey; a carp leaps the dragon gate through perseverance.
Never speak every thought, nor exhaust every wrong. Good neighbors are worth more than gold. Vast as the sea is, ships may still collide. A tiger needs its mountain; a fish needs its water. Know where you belong. Once in the tiger’s mouth, there is no return. So choose your words with care, and treasure the bonds you hold.