What is the couplet at the entrance of Lingyin Temple?

The couplet at the entrance of Lingyin Temple is: How can life be complete? Everything is not satisfactory.

The word "half" here can be said to be used subtly.

If life is not 100% complete, there will always be endless regrets.

Only by seeking "half satisfaction" in everything, being less blind and being more self-conscious can we face life more calmly.

A "semi-contented" life and a carefree attitude of contentment are called "the most perfect life ideal discovered by China people" by Mr. Lin Yutang.

"semi-satisfaction" is not helplessness and passivity, but an open-mindedness and wisdom; Since ancient times, the most taboo in life is that half-poor, half-rich and half-stable; Half-life, half-day and half-opportunity, half-taking, half-giving and half-doing; Half deaf, half dumb, half confused, half smart, half stupid, half wise; Half human, half me, half comfortable, half sober, half intoxicated, half immortal; Half-pro, half-love, half-bitter, half-vulgar, half-Zen and half-fate; Half of life depends on me and the other half depends on nature.

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This couplet at the entrance of Lingyin Temple reminds us that we must learn to be content with everything. Only by learning to be content in life can we see happiness. The word 14 is actually particularly suitable for young people nowadays, especially those who are frustrated. There are really many simple pleasures and happiness in life, but we just can't bear to look for them.