在纷繁复杂的尘世中，简，是一种至高无上的美学。探寻极致之美，便是追求生活的简约艺术。一花一木，一茶一饭，皆是生活的诗与远方。让我们共同踏上这场追求极致简约的旅程，感受生活之美，尽在简约之中。

Amidst the complex and intricate world, simplicity is a supreme aesthetic. Seeking the extreme of beauty is the pursuit of the art of simplicity in life. Every flower, every tree, every cup of tea, and every meal are poems and distant lands in life. Let us embark on this journey together in pursuit of the extreme of simplicity, feeling the beauty of life, which lies entirely in simplicity.

1. 良田千顷，日食不过三餐；广厦千间，夜眠不过八尺。

1. A thousand acres of fertile land is enough for daily meals of three; a thousand rooms of grand houses are enough for sleeping space of eight feet.

2. 他的穿着和饮食也非常简单，他总是穿一件黑色T恤和一条牛仔裤，戴着眼镜，显得干净利落。每一餐只吃很少的饭菜，几乎以素食为主，从来不会沉迷大鱼大肉。

2. His attire and diet are also very simple. He always wears a black T-shirt and jeans, with glasses, looking clean and tidy. At each meal, he eats very little food, mostly vegetarian, and never indulges in excessive amounts of meat and fish.

3. ​一堆公务人员，70%是混饭吃的；一所大学里，70％的教授是扯淡的；一大堆社会活动，70％是无聊空虚的；一屋子衣物用品，70％是闲置没用的；一辈子挣钱再多，70％是留给别人花的。”

3. A bunch of civil servants, 70% are just making a living; in a university, 70% of the professors are talking nonsense; a heap of social activities, 70% are无聊空虚的；a room full of clothing and household items, 70% are idle and unused; even if you earn a lot of money in a lifetime, 70% of it will be spent by others."

4. 生命的本质是一条孤独的河流，只有自己才是人生的摆渡人。不要指望有人可以和你分享喜悦，你激动不已的优越，在别人看来，不过是一种炫耀和显摆。你惊心动魄的伤口，在别人眼里，不过是随手拂过的尘埃。

4. The essence of life is an solitary river, and only you are the ferryman of your own life. Don't expect someone to share your joy, the exhilaration you feel, in others' eyes, is no more than a show-off. Your heart-wrenching wounds, to others, are just dust that can be casually swept away.

5. 何况，极简生活的本质并非要随意舍掉、抛弃什么，而是懂得合理规划、物尽其用、适时清理，才能让生活整洁有序，开阔明亮，充满阳光。

5. Moreover, the essence of minimalist living is not to arbitrarily discard or abandon things, but to understand reasonable planning, make full use of things, and timely organize them, so that life can be tidy and orderly, open and bright, and filled with sunshine.

6. 勤俭节约本是一种美德，但如果在物质还算得上充裕的现代生活中，仍要堆积很多无用的物品，舍不得清理，任它们占用生活空间，减少房屋内存，逐渐落满灰尘，而毫无用武之地，就得不偿失了。

6. Frugality and thrift are indeed a virtue, but if in a modern life where material abundance is still relatively sufficient, one still accumulates many useless items, is reluctant to dispose of them, allows them to occupy living space, reduce the storage capacity of the house, gradually become covered in dust, and serve no practical purpose, then it would be a loss for the sake of gain.

7. 真正有智慧的人，懂得克制自己的欲望，清心寡欲，随遇而安，让自己成为生命的主人，而不是被自己欲望绑架的奴隶。

7. A truly wise person knows how to克制 (restrain) their desires, maintains a pure heart and few desires, adapts to circumstances with ease, and allows themselves to become the master of life, rather than being enslaved by their own desires.

8. 在艰难困苦时期，人们渐渐养成了囤积旧物，舍不得丢弃、浪费东西的习惯。

8. During difficult times, people gradually developed the habit of hoarding old things, reluctant to discard or waste anything.

9. 人生不需要拥有很多朋友，因为每一段关系都需要你花费很多的时间，精力和成本去维护，这会让你劳累不堪，心力交瘁。

9. One does not need to have many friends in life, because each relationship requires a significant amount of time, energy, and cost to maintain, which can leave you exhausted and drained.

10. 他住在由砖石砌成的简陋房子里，前面是一个几十平米的有铁栅栏围成的小院子。房间里面没有任何昂贵的摆设，也没有奢华的装修，墙面只是简单的涂白，除了生活必需品外，没有任何多余的东西。

10. He lives in a simple house made of bricks and stones, in front of which is a small courtyard of several square meters enclosed by iron fences. The room contains no luxurious furnishings or decorations, with the walls simply painted white. There are no unnecessary items, just the essentials for daily life.

11. 每个人都在自己的生活轨道上自由前行，不要相互干扰，彼此扯皮，阻碍对方前进，这是最起码的尊重。

11. Everyone should freely progress on their own life轨道 without interfering with each other, bickering, or hindering each other's progress; this is the very least form of respect.

12. 人生苦短，让我们简简单单的活，快快乐乐的过，享受当下，乐得自在。

12. Life is short, let us live simply, be happy, enjoy the present, and be content with ease.

13. 大道至简。”人活到极致，一定是“极简生活”。所谓“极简生活”，并非是物质上的匮乏和精神上的贫瘠，而是通过一种删繁就简，取其精华的方式，过上一种经济环保、契合人性而又轻松愉悦的生活。

13. "The great way is to be simple." When people live to the fullest, it is undoubtedly a "simple life." By "simple life," we do not mean a lack of material things or spiritual poverty, but rather a way of living that eliminates the unnecessary, retains the essence, and leads to an economical, environmentally friendly life that is in harmony with human nature, and yet relaxed and joyful.

14. 人与人之间的关系也是如此，需要社交简单，而非相处复杂。一个人要确立自己的心理边界和行为准则，不要随意干涉别人的生活，也不让别人任意介入自己的生活。

14. The relationships between people are also like this, requiring simple social interactions rather than complex coexistence. One should establish their own psychological boundaries and behavioral standards, not arbitrarily interfere in others' lives, nor allow others to arbitrarily interfere in their own lives.

15. 物质极简，会让我们活的更简单，更纯粹，更轻松。

15. Material minimalism will make us live a simpler, purer, and more relaxed life.

16. 人就是一团欲望，欲望得不到满足，就会感到痛苦不堪，欲望得到了满足，就会感到空虚无聊。

16. Humans are a bundle of desires. When desires are not satisfied, one feels immense pain. When desires are satisfied, one feels empty and bored.

17. 放下对任何人的任何形式的期待，人世间唯一可以靠得住的人，只有自己。我们不需要很多人际关系，更不需要在一些虚伪的关系中逢场作戏，消耗自己。

17. Let go of any form of expectation for anyone. The only person one can truly rely on in this world is oneself. We do not need many interpersonal relationships, nor do we need to act in a theatrical manner in any insincere relationships, consuming ourselves.

18. 他骑着一头青牛离开洛邑，消失在茫茫群山之中。不仅在如火如荼的政治斗争中保全了自己，也给自己的余生留下一份自在和惬意。

18. He rode on a blue ox and left Luoyi, disappearing among the vast mountains. Not only did he preserve himself in the fierce political struggles, but he also left a sense of ease and comfort for the rest of his life.

19. 有人总结的好：”一部高档手机，70％的功能是没用的；一款高档轿车，70％的速度是多余的；一幢豪华别墅，70％的面积是空闲的。

19. As someone summarized it well: "A high-end smartphone has 70% of its functions that are unnecessary; a luxury car has 70% of its speed that is redundant; a luxury villa has 70% of its area that is idle."

20. 一个人最唯美的生活方式，就是以知足常乐的态度，过极简的生活。

20. The most aesthetically pleasing lifestyle for a person is to live a minimalist life with a grateful and contented attitude.

21. 人生一辈子，我们需要的东西并不多，而想要的东西太多太多。所有痛苦的根源，都是在为自己的欲望买单。

21. Throughout our lives, the things we need are not many, but the things we desire are too many. The root of all pain lies in paying for our desires.

22. 活在这个世界上，只需要阳光，空气，水和粮食，至于其他的身外之物，有则锦上添花，无则依旧风华。

22. To live in this world, one only needs sunshine, air, water, and food. As for other material things beyond the body, they are like the cherry on top, adding to the beauty whether they are present or not.

23. 人的欲望无穷无尽，满足了一个欲望，很快又会滋生更大更多的欲望。所以唯自律者能自由，管住自己，才能够从容不迫。

23. Human desires are endless; once one desire is satisfied, it quickly gives rise to even greater and more desires. Therefore, only those who practice self-discipline can enjoy freedom, control themselves, and be composed and relaxed.

24. 老子是周王朝的柱下史和守藏史，受到天子的尊重，杨有非常崇高的威望和声誉。但老子却辞去了自己的官职，放下了一切爵位和荣誉，不参与王子之间的争名夺利，也绝不为自己谋取私利。

24. Laozi was the Grand Historian and the Keeper of the Royal Library under the Zhou Dynasty, and he enjoyed the respect of the emperor. He had an extremely high reputation and prestige. However, Laozi resigned from his official position, gave up all his titles and honors, did not participate in the competition for fame and wealth among the princes, and would never seek personal gains for himself.

25. 乔布斯是苹果公司的创始人，世界顶级富豪，但他的生活非常简单，和他的亿万身家和辉煌成绩形成鲜明的反差。

25. Jobs was the founder of Apple Inc., a world-renowned billionaire, but his life was extremely simple, which formed a stark contrast to his billion-dollar fortune and remarkable achievements.