I hope Chinese young people will get rid of the air conditioning and just move up, without having to listen to the words of those who give up on themselves. Those who can do things do things, and those who can speak out speak out. With a bit of heat and a bit of light, it can be like a firefly. It can also shine a little in the dark without waiting for a torch. From now on, there is no torch: I am the only light.

Source: Lu Xun's "Hot Wind". "Hot Wind" refers to a collection of essays written by Lu Xun from 1918 to 1924. At that time, China was in its darkest era, and many people with lofty ideals and benevolence were exploring the root causes of social ills. There was ruthless cynicism and affectionate satire in the cultural circles.

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As for the title of the collection, Lu Xun once explained: The difference between ruthless cynicism and affectionate satire is not as big as a piece of paper, and the feelings and reactions around you are probably the same. Just like a fish knowing whether it is warm or cold when drinking water, I felt that the air around me was too cold. I said my own words, so I called it "hot wind" instead. When compiling the collection, Lu Xun felt "cold" about the suffocating social status quo at that time. Naming the collection after "hot wind" reflects Lu Xun's strong desire to deeply criticize society and awaken people to reform society.