The famous aphorisms for those who are greedy for small gains and suffer big losses are as follows:
1. Picking up sesame seeds and losing the watermelon is a big loss for a small gain.
2. There is no such thing as a free meal.
3. If you are greedy for small things, you will lose big things; if you are greedy, you will lose your palm.
4. Greed makes people fall, while integrity makes people advance.
5. There is so much in front of you that you forget to shrink your hands, but there is no way to turn back behind you.
6. Don’t be greedy for small gains. If you are greedy, you will swallow the elephant.
7. Smart investors must learn to buy when they are worried and panic, and sell when they are greedy and hysterical.
8. The stronger the material greed, the heavier the spiritual emptiness.
9. A person is most afraid of being dishonest, and the most valuable thing for young people is their honest style. "Honest" means not deceiving yourself and others. It is easy not to deceive others, but the most difficult thing is not to deceive yourself. "Honest style" means being down-to-earth and not taking advantage. Nothing is cheap in the world, and anyone who wants to take advantage will suffer.
10. My mother taught me two sentences that I will never forget: If you want to know, turn it upside down; suffering a disadvantage is a blessing, taking advantage is a disaster.
11. One misstep will lead to eternal hatred, and those who take advantage of small things will suffer big losses.
12. The most valuable thing about young people is their honest style, not deceiving themselves and others, and not being greedy for petty advantages.
13. We must not do things unconscionably for a little advantage.
14. On the other hand, if you are greedy for temporary comfort or small gains and break your trust with your friends, you will get "benefits" on the surface.
15. Don’t be greedy for small gains to avoid being deceived. Don't worry about small things, lest you lose the overall situation.