Sentences to Scold Yourself – A Direct and Sharp Blow

If it's truly hard, why would you have time to complain? If it's truly miserable, why would you have time to feel ashamed? Because you haven't endured enough, that's why you have time to complain.
If you're going to be a failure, you'll become one; if you're going to be a scholar, you'll become a scholar; either you'll rise to prominence or you'll remain grounded.
It doesn't matter if you don't work hard, there are plenty of others working hard for you, they will do the work for you and earn the money for you.
Don't assume that drinking mineral water means you're poor, don't assume that not doing homework makes you a bad student, don't assume that carrying a lighter means you're smoking, don't assume that people who always smile are genuinely happy. Don't make too many assumptions; what you see might just be what others want you to see.
A thousand words of boasting won't amount to anything if you don't act; even a small action can solve the problem of survival.
Don't say you know many people; it's about the quality of those who will help you when you're in need. Friends are about quality, not quantity; a cartload of potatoes is nothing compared to a single pearl.

Life is always like this; it can't always be what you want. But we still need to live with enthusiasm; a life is worth loving, and there are many things to love; don't give up because of one dissatisfaction.
The sun rises in the East Sea and sets in the West Mountain; there's sorrow for a day and joy for a day; when things happen, don't focus on the sharpest angle, and you'll be at ease; your heart will also be at ease.
Remember this: dignity must be defended with strength; otherwise, it's just a face-saving act that causes suffering.
Don't blindly trust anyone you meet; in your eyes, he's a friend; in his eyes, you're a foolish, talkative person.
Do what you want for the life you want to live; you must be brave enough to give up some things. This world has no absolute justice, and you'll never have two gains.
The best revenge isn't hatred; it's a coldness that comes from the heart. Why waste your energy hating someone you don't care about.