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Chapter 12 The Protagonist
[Chinese] Sanmao
In my life, I am the protagonist.

In my life, I am the protagonist.

For other people's lives, we are at best a hint, a kind of encouragement and inspiration, and sincere love.These attitudes may thus enrich the lives of others, but this has no possibility of developing into - representing the lives of others.

We can't afford to live entirely for another life - even if others give it that right.

It is a kind of courage to insist on what you should do.It is another kind of courage to never do what your conscience does not allow.

Don't be afraid to say no to others if your reasons are valid.

When a person opens his mouth to make a request, he has basically prepared two answers in his heart.Therefore, giving him any one of the answers is expected.

Forgiving others for their mistakes is not necessarily a virtue.Ignoring one's mistakes is the most irresponsible release.

Excessive self-interest is for selfish self-interest.

Completely abandoning me is also abusing a living being—myself.

Heart mark notes
Some people think they are a green leaf, which can only set off the beauty of flowers; some people think they are a white cloud, which can only embellish the blue sky.However, without their foil, the flowers would be lonely; without their embellishment, the sky would be monotonous.In fact, on the stage of each of our lives, we all stand at the center of the stage, and we are all the protagonists of life.

Everyone is the master of their own destiny.We have the power to decide what to do and what not to do.On the stage of life, we should not be afraid of the eyes of the audience, and we should not succumb to the intimidation of troublemakers. As long as we can maintain ourselves and stick to our principles in the complicated society, then our role as the protagonist will be successful.

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