Fish Is What I Want is a novel written by Feng Menglong, a writer of the Ming Dynasty. It tells the story of a poor fisherman and a noble woman. From the plot of the novel, the sage in the author's eyes might have the following characteristics: 1. Noble Morality: A sage should have noble moral cultivation and be able to stick to his beliefs and principles without being shaken by material wealth. 2. Profound knowledge: A sage should have a rich knowledge reserve, be able to see the essence of things, and have superb thinking and analytical skills. 3. Benevolence and kindness: A sage should have a benevolent and kind heart, be able to think for others, be willing to help others, and care for the vulnerable groups. 4. Modesty and prudence: A sage should be modest and prudent, not self-righteous, able to humbly accept criticism and suggestions from others and constantly reflect on themselves. 5. Brave and strong: A sage should have the quality of being brave and strong, and be able to face difficulties and challenges with indomitable courage. It should be noted that the above characteristics are only some of the characteristics that the sages in the eyes of the author may have. The performance of the sages may vary according to the times, cultures, and personal differences.