A distinguished lineage is not for show, but for inheritance.
Gao Xiaosong once said, “In my family, a master’s degree is equivalent to being illiterate.” This is not arrogance, but a reminder: the depth of knowledge lies not in titles, but in a humble and ever-curious heart.
True learning transforms wisdom into kindness and humility. Degrees are milestones, not destinations. Judging others by their credentials misses the essence of education.
Life is a book meant to be turned page by page. Titles may certify knowledge, but they cannot measure wisdom. The ultimate goal of learning is to make the soul more at ease, not to feed pride.
Let us remember: true cultivation is to remain calm in prosperity and composed in noise.