A man already lying flat cannot be knocked down. If you stop striving, the struggle simply vanishes. Is this n…
A man already lying flat cannot be knocked down. If you stop striving, the struggle simply vanishes. Is this not the ultimate state of invincibility?
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Lately, I've been feeling so lonely. Really, truly alone. Is diving into knowledge always this isolating? If I don't seek friends, must they stay away from me? I have my reasons for not seeking them out, but what's their excuse for not coming to find me?
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Every time I get lost in studying the classics, I suddenly feel the urge to drink water, use the bathroom, or wash my hands, anything but just sitting still. It's a strange kind of restlessness.
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It's pouring. Is the rain holding me, or am I holding the rain?
I want to hold my beloved's hand, but she pulls away. Is she rejecting me, or am I the one holding back?