How to deal with your heart. It's like entering an abyss with no exit. The abyss is thousands of miles away. There is no ferryman here to help you cross the river. No one but yourself can help you if you want to.
Quoted from China writer Sanmao.
This sentence is easier for adults to understand, because children have no worries and adults have always relied on it, so they can't think and understand this sentence.
When people grow up, they will enter the society and leave their parents. Whether it is work or life, they will be more confused. Even love, affection and friendship can make people question and be confused. Even if they care about their parents the most, they will not be able to help one day. Usually, good friends may avoid seeing each other, or even a couple may fly separately.
Therefore, this sentence is San Mao's summary of the essence of life. Life is lonely, and the more you grow up, the more lonely you are, because there are fewer and fewer people to rely on, and adults' self-esteem will not easily rely on others.
Generally speaking, this sentence expresses a truth, that is, in life, the only thing you can rely on is yourself. When you are in distress or lost, you need to untie the bell and tie the bell, that is, only you can save yourself.