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Salt in the Water Bucket (A Profound Essay)

Sept. 10, 2025, 10:54 a.m. Essays

Short-distance runner Xiao Wang complained to his father that he was always unfairly treated by the coach in the track and field team, despite his hard work and training, the coach seemed not to see his efforts.Father smiled and glanced at Xiao Wang, asking him to go to the kitchen and fetch a bag of salt.

The father asked Xiao Wang to grab a handful of salt and put it in a cup of water, and drink it.'How does it taste?' Father asked.

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'Too salty,' Xiao Wang spat out the water.

The father asked Xiao Wang to grab another handful of salt and put it in the next water container, 'Taste it again.'

Xiao Wang scooped up a mouthful of water and tasted it. Father asked, 'How does it taste?''It doesn't taste like anything, just water!' Xiao Wang replied.

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Father said to Xiao Wang:

'Pain is like salt – not too much, not too little. But the experience of pain depends on the size of the container in which it is placed.'

Life won't stop because of unfair treatment; we must do our best, and shouldn't always dwell on the small grievances and injustices. When faced with hardship, we should move forward with effort.Be a person with a broad perspective, and don't let momentary troubles blind you. At that time, you will be far from success.