The first wisdom in life is to let go. One cannot want everything; if one wants everything, one ends up with nothing. Fearing loss and gain, being reluctant to part with this or that, not considering the bigger picture or long-term implications, and only caring about immediate benefits—can one really achieve victory this way? The first wisdom in life is to let go. One cannot want everything; if one wants everything, one ends up with nothing. Fearing loss and gain, being reluctant to part with this or that, not considering the bigger picture or long-term implications, and only caring about immediate benefits—can one really achieve victory this way?