Meaning:

Not to be hindered by external things, to be determined in doing things, not to be confused by the heart, to be determined to stick to the end, not to think randomly when thinking, and to do things wholeheartedly When doing your own business, don’t be clever and be down-to-earth.

Excerpts from the original text:

Don’t be confused in your heart, don’t be trapped in your emotions. Don't be afraid of the future and don't dwell on the past. Not stuck in things, not stuck in the heart, thinking but wandering, acting cunningly.

Vernacular translation:?

Don't let trivial matters disturb your determination to do things, treat problems rationally and not be emotional. Be full of confidence in the future, have the belief that you will win, and don't let the past become a fetter for you and constrain your thoughts. Don't be hindered by external things, be determined in doing things, don't be confused by your heart, be determined to stick to the end, don't think randomly when thinking, do your own thing wholeheartedly, don't be clever when acting, and be down-to-earth.

Source: From Feng Zikai's "Living Life Without Pampering".

Extended information:

About the author:

Feng Zikai (Zikai·Feng, November 9, 1898 - September 15, 1975), Born in the 24th year of Guangxu's reign, he was born in Shimen Town, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province. His original name was Fengrun, also known as Ren and still, with the courtesy name Ziqi, later changed to Zikai, and his pen name TK. He is famous for his comics and prose creations that combine Chinese and Western painting techniques.

Died on September 15, 1975, at the age of 77.

A modern Chinese painter, essayist, art educator, music educator, and translator. He is a literary and artistic master with many achievements. After liberation, he served as executive director of the Chinese Artists Association, chairman of the Shanghai Branch of the Artists Association, president of the Shanghai Chinese Painting Academy, and vice president of the Shanghai Foreign Culture Association. He is praised by international friends as "the artist who is most like an artist in modern China".

Feng Zikai’s unique comic works have a great influence and are deeply loved by people. His works are profound and thought-provoking. He passed away many years ago and left a rich artistic legacy to future generations. Feng Zikai's comics have a unique style. He has a deep foundation in traditional Chinese painting and can outline vivid images with just a few strokes.

In particular, he mostly draws on the bitter things in the world and expresses injustice for the hard-working people, so his comics are deeply loved by people. His literary works are also deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, such as "Living Life Without Pampering", which is of great significance as a warning to the world.

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