What Makes a Quote Truly Profound?

"The greatest memories are happening right now, right before your eyes—this very moment will become the most beautiful time of your life."

"By the water, you learn the nature of fish; near the mountains, you recognize the songs of birds."

"Everything you have learned and every hardship you have endured will prove useful at some point in your life."

"A falling star cannot dim the splendor of the Milky Way; the withering of one flower cannot ruin the whole spring."

"When you feel you can't go on, just strive to get through today. Living well in the present is itself a kind of wisdom."

"In comfort, we write poetry of despair; in hardship, we sing repeatedly of the joy of being alive."

"Books remain irreplaceable—not only in literature—so long as careful reading, absorbing ideas, and reflecting on them remain essential."

"Excessive warmth toward anyone increases the chance of being taken for granted. Without overwhelming joy, there would be no extreme sorrow."

"Confusion and fear never truly leave me, but I tell myself: even if it's an abyss, step forward, and it shall lead to vast horizons."

"My soul has taught me not to rejoice in praise nor grieve at blame. Blossoms in spring and fruits in summer expect no praise; fallen leaves in autumn and bare branches in winter fear no blame."

"When reading, focus wholly on the book; when traveling, immerse fully in the landscape. Follow your inspiration, with a mind free of distraction."

"All great triumphs in history are accomplished in silence."

"No place on earth claims more of the sky than any other."

"The sea lets every coast believe it comes solely for it."

"What is earned through time will be justified by time."

"There's no need to turn cynical just because the world has gone absurd."

"Any destiny, however long and complex, amounts to a single moment: the moment a person realizes who they truly are."

"Truth is what remains after peeling away the surface of a day—the residue of bygone years, our loves and hatreds."

"What does it matter if I embrace the world clumsily, so long as I embrace it?"

"To begin anew, one must have dreams, hope, and visions of the future. Without these, it is not a new beginning, but an escape."

"When one is full of life, one doesn't ask why we live—we live for living's sake, because life itself is a wonder."

"I wasted time, and now time wastes me."

"The heart is like a boundless foggy river, stretching thousands of miles, with no ferry to carry one across. We must save ourselves—no one else can."

"My father said: whatever you do, do it 100%—work like you work, laugh like you laugh, and eat like it's your last meal."

"Embrace the unknown, fight for what you want, and believe you can change things."

"Once you accept your flaws, no one can use them against you."

"There's solace in suffering among strangers—you need not pretend strength before familiar faces, and may freely shed your tears."

"The weak believe in luck; the strong believe in cause and effect."

"Every story must end, but not everyone is granted an epilogue."

"Travel changes you—broadens your vision. On the road, you meet people with different ways, and learn that not everyone lives as you do. Thus, the heart grows wider."