When people first established rules, they hoped everyone would move forward in unity under them, yet soon, surrounded by greed, anger, and ignorance, rules became shackles.
– When the great path is abandoned, there is righteousness and benevolence; when wisdom appears, there is great deceit; when the six relatives do not harmonize, there is filial piety; when the nation is in chaos, there are loyal ministers.
What people emphasize is exactly what they lack—a simple truth.
A promise, in its essence, is already a paradox.
When deception is pervasive, promises become precious, yet if there is no deceit, and words are always acted upon, promises are unnecessary.
Shen Yue did not make promises.
Nor did the voice ask Shen Yue to make promises; as they spent their lives explaining everything to Shen Yue, they believed Shen Yue to be one of them.
Minds in harmony, what more can one ask?
"For us to meet you in probability, it is extremely rare."
