Be a simple person, be amiable if others are, and don't bother if they aren't.
Be easygoing, and people will like you. If they don't, don't bother. If you like someone, approach them; if you don't, keep your distance.
I treat those who are kind to me with utmost respect, and I have no cheap enthusiasm for those who are not. Life doesn't require kindness to everyone; otherwise, it would be a waste of emotion.
Treat those who are sincere with the respect due a king, and don't waste myself on those who don't matter to me. With time, one becomes acutely aware of warmth and coldness.
Because my heart is clear, I can see things more clearly and differentiate more precisely between people and situations.
Most of the time, I remind myself that some things don't need to be taken to heart, and some people, I should just let go.
Everyone has a different level of understanding; it's pointless to waste words and hope on those with whom I have no common ground.
Sometimes, the distance between people isn't physical; it's a result of getting too close. Sometimes, you think someone has changed, but they haven't – the mask has simply fallen away.
Warmth and coldness are fleeting; like beautiful blossoms, they eventually fade before the relentless flow of time. If you've learned to see clearly and look far, even a long life need not be a cause for panic.
With a calm heart, one can remain composed. In this vast sea of people, allow yourself to simply turn away and not compromise.
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