Almost everyone, in their lifetime, has one or more breathtaking experiences—a fleeting glimpse that almost takes their breath away, even causing their heart to stop. Of course, it's only a very brief moment, and then it vanishes. In most cases, there's never a second chance to see it again. Thus, the stunning image remains etched in the heart, that instantaneous image crystal clear, like a perfectly focused photographic masterpiece.
This beautiful image is formed because it's impossible to delve deeper, impossible to explore further. If given the opportunity for prolonged re-exposure, nine times out of ten, the beauty will vanish. Not only will it cease to be beautiful, but it might even become ugly.
A breathtaking glimpse is a momentary impression, entirely a feeling of the heart, absolutely devoid of worldly analysis, completely unaffected by other factors. Therefore, a momentary impression can sometimes become an eternal, beautiful one.
Longevity isn't necessarily good, and brevity isn't necessarily bad. For some unknown reason, humanity has always pursued longevity while neglecting to appreciate brevity; perhaps this is due to humanity's innate tendency to seek the ultimate truth.
If the root is ugliness, why not be satisfied with superficial beauty?
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