In all one's lifetime it is oneself that one spends the most time being with or dealing with. But it is【C1】______ oneself that one has the【C2】______ understanding of. When you are going upwards in life you tend to【C3】______ yourself. It seems that everything you seek for is within your【C4】______ luck and opportunities will come your【C5】______ and you are overjoyed that they constitute part of your worth. When you are going downhill you tend to underestimate yourself, mistaking difficulties and【C6】______ for your own【C7】______ . It's likely that you think it wise for yourself to know your place and stay aloof【C8】______ worldly wearing a mask of cowardice, behind which the flow of sap in your life will be【C9】______ . To get a thorough understanding of oneself is to gain a correct view of oneself and be a sober 【C10】______ -- aware of both one's strength and shortage. You may look【C11】______ hopefully to the future but be sure not to expect too much, for ideals can【C12】______ be fully realized. You may be【C13】______ to meet challenges but it should be clear to you【C14】______ to direct your efforts. That's to say so long【C15】______ you have a perfect knowledge of yourself there won't be difficulties you can't【C16】______ , nor obstacles you can't surmount. To get a thorough understanding of oneself needs【C17】______ . Whether you like yourself to a towering tree or a blade of grass, whether you think you are a high mountain or a small stone, you【C18】______ a state of nature that has its own value of existence. If you earnestly【C19】______ yourself you'll have a real sense of self-appreciation, which will give you confidence. As soon as you gain full confidence in yourself you'll be【C20】______ to fight and overcome any adversity. To get a thorough understanding of oneself is to get a full control of one's life. Then one will find one's life full of color and flavor. 【C1】