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Socializing and Solitude
Constantly socializing is like staying up late; it leaves you exhausted and unable to sleep.
Silence is essential for growth. When sowing seeds, the soil must be tilled and loosened to make it soft. But after sowing, it should not be disturbed. Only silence and waiting can lead to blooming and bearing fruit. It's like a ten-month pregnancy; after joy, there must be a long period of deep silence to ensure a smooth delivery.
The poor in bustling cities go unnoticed, while the rich in deep mountains have distant relatives. Poverty is crucial for creation, as it provides both the mindset and the theme. As Ouyang Xiu said, it is not that poetry can only come from the poor, but rather that it is the poor who become skilled.
Creation is not anyone's exclusive right. Every idea we generate is a form of creation; socializing is akin to receiving information, while solitude is about processing that information. Both are indispensable.