"Five sayings from the ancestors that reveal the profound wisdom of human nature! (Part 2)"
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The King of Hell is easy to meet, but the little devils are hard to deal with:
People of high status are often easy to communicate with, while those who are stuck in mediocrity are more troublesome. The lower one's level, the more they care about appearances and enjoy labeling others. The less capable a person is, the more arrogant they become, and they tend to look down on others easily.When you have money, always think of the days when you don't; don't wait until you're broke to wish for wealth:
In both life and work, one should think long-term. Don't live recklessly just for the pleasures of today without thinking about the future. Spending should be done carefully and thoughtfully. Don’t splurge when you have money, only to scrape by when you're out of it. Good days come from saving and planning. When you have money, think of times when you didn’t, and make a spending plan for yourself—spend on what’s necessary, and avoid what isn’t.Earning money is like picking up dirt with a needle, spending it is like pushing sand with water:
Earning money is hard, but spending it is easy. Don't let your spending outpace your earning ability. Consume within your means. Everyone has desires and loves to spend money, but spending should be controlled. Don’t buy everything you see or pretend to be wealthier than you are. No matter how hard it is to earn, every penny should come cleanly, and only money earned through your own efforts will be spent with joy.Waiting leads to nothing, relying on others leads to failure; think, act, and succeed:
The mountain you rely on will collapse, and the people you depend on will leave. No one is more reliable than yourself. Nobody can stay with you for life. If you don't work hard and always rely on others, you’ll only try and fail repeatedly. Success won't fall from the sky; only when you work hard first will good fortune come.Shouting until your voice breaks is not as good as rolling up your sleeves and getting to work:
Speaking well is not as effective as taking real action. A sweet talker doesn't necessarily succeed, and a capable person isn't always a good speaker. When judging others, don’t just listen to what they say, but watch what they do. Those who talk without action are slick and unreliable, while those who work quietly are the ones you can truly count on.
These lessons emphasize the importance of self-reliance, long-term thinking, and the value of hard work over empty talk.