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Interpretation of Zuo Zongtang’s famous sayings

1. Don’t make money with those who like cheap prices. Don't make any plans with those who are suspicious.

Interpretation of False Language Village: When dealing with people who like to take advantage of small things, you should not have any money dealings with them. And people who are suspicious of you and cannot completely trust you cannot do great things together.

2. I don’t have half an acre of my body, and I worry about the world; I have read thousands of volumes, and I have friends with the ancients.

Explanation of the Village of False Language: This is Zuo Zongtang’s couplet. The first couplet can be compared with Gu Yanwu's "Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of the world." The second couplet expresses the interest of emulating the benevolent people of ancient times. "The scholars of ancient times are for themselves, and the scholars of today are for others." Reading many books is to understand the meaning of the ancients and achieve the purpose of pursuing the truth.

3. Make high-level vows, make medium-level connections, and enjoy low-level blessings. Choose a high place to stand, sit on a flat place, and walk toward a wide place.

Explanation of the Village of False Language: This is a couplet by Zuo Zongtang. The first couplet means to have lofty ambitions, but only seek moderate results and live an ordinary life. The second line is about constantly adjusting one's state according to changes in circumstances in order to obtain the most harmonious and happy results.

4. When you are in poverty, do not be bullied by others; when you are prosperous and prosperous, do not be envied by others.

Explanation of the Village of False Words: In adversity, do not lose your personal dignity because of poverty or embarrassment, and cannot accept insults from others. But in good times, when your career is going well and when you are prosperous, you should keep a low profile, treat others with humility, and avoid being jealous.