The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe.

Perhaps it is better to wake up after all, even to suffer, rather than to remain a dupe to illusions all one's life.

家中闲坐无聊，不妨想想，有人在为生活而辛劳；官位不能飞黄腾达，想想仍有许多才能好的读书人，人都老了还是青衣。