I Love Related To Me Aphorism

One of the aphorisms in this novel that I love and applies to me is, “If you really want it, then you’ll make your dreams happen.” It relates to me because I’m trying to be a foreign exchange student next year. It’s been a goal I’ve had for awhile, and so many people try to tell me I can’t do it. I’ve set my mind to doing it, and I think everyone should think this way and try to achieve their goals. People should aim high in life and never stop until they reach the top. Anything is possible if you just take that first step. Our society needs more achievers who will change the world.

Another aphorism that stands out to me is, “Don’t cling to things, because everything is impermanent.” I think it’s important to understand that nothing will
last forever. I have a tendency to get too attached to certain things or people. My heart ends up getting broken or I become sad. That aphorism is such an important lesson people need to understand. One day the world will have no trace of anything that is here now. Sometimes something will disappear in the blink of an eye. Nothing is promised to stay, even life.

One more aphorism I think is very important is, “People are only mean when they feel threatened.” This is about the truest thing I’ve ever heard. So many people are rude and bitter and we always wonder why. I think this explains why so perfectly, because you will see someone being mean only when they’re uncomfortable or challenged. Anger is just a defensive mechanism for uncertainty. As long as competition is around, so will be anger and rudeness.