The boat has already moved, but the sword cannot move. If this is the case when seeking a sword, isn’t it right? Warring States Period·Lü Buwei "Lu Shi Chun Qiu·Cha Jin"

"Carving a Boat to Seek a Sword"

It is better to be trustworthy than to have self-confidence "Han Feizi·Wai Chu Shuo Upper Left" "Zheng Ren Buys Lu" < /p>

If you are poor, you will change, and if you change, you will be smooth.

The saying comes from the Book of Changes, under the line of words: If you are poor, you will change, if you change, you will be clear, and if you are clear, you will be long. It means that when things develop to the extreme and exhaustion, they must seek change. After the change, they will be accessible and suitable for needs. Lao Can’s Travel Notes Part 2˙Chapter 5: It’s just a changed word.

The Book of Changes says: If you are poor, you will change; if you change, you will be successful. There is no one in the world who is always fluent.