“I do not say that being ambitious or adventurous is wrong. One should take into account his or her family, environment, society, even the opinions of my well-wishers, and decide what to do. I should be pragmatic. Some people may think that all these would curtail my freedom and reduce the scope of my action. Being considerate and not arrogant, being realistic and not merely imaginary, being alert and not credulous, being clear and not foggy, and going straight and not wayward, would widen the possibilities of your action and ensure success.”
