If you're soft hearted, then you'll never survive in this world of sin.
A man’s value depends upon his courage and resolution, his veracity depends upon his traits of nobility and self respect and his chastity depends upon his sense of honour.
Just as the soft rains fill the streams, pour into the rivers and join together in the oceans, so may the power of every moment of your goodness flow forth to awaken and heal all beings.
If you want to be incrementally better: Be competitive. If you want to be exponentially better: Be cooperative.
All ups and downs help you to find a balance in your being. No more ups and downs, but bliss, joy, silence and gratitude.