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

Comments on famous sayings: Dealing with someone who is greedy for cheap will definitely lead to unhappiness. A suspicious person cannot do things with him, because the most important thing in cooperation is to be honest with each other, and it is impossible to cooperate if you are suspicious of each other.

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.

Comments on famous quotes: This is the couplet written by General Zuo Zongtang. 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 were for themselves, and the scholars of today are for others." Reading is to get rid of vulgarity and make friends with the saints and sages of the past.

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.

Comments on famous quotes: This is a couplet of General Zuo Zongtang. The first couplet means to have lofty ambitions, only seek moderate fate, and live an ordinary life. "Making the highest wish" means having high aspirations and compassion; "making the middle destiny" means adhering to the golden mean and pursuing perfection rather than perfection; "enjoying the lower blessings" means enjoying the true blessing of life and appreciating the joy of life. .

The second line means that you should look far-sighted when looking at problems, be low-key in life, and leave room for things to happen. "Choose a high place to stand" to have a far-sighted vision; "Sit in a flat place" to avoid disasters; "Walk to a wide place" to travel unimpeded.

Li Ka-shing’s favorite couplet hangs in his office.

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

Comments on the famous saying: "Not to be bullied" refers to the fact that people should maintain their personal dignity in adversity and embarrassment, and cannot accept the humiliation of others; "not to be envied by others" refers to the meaning of good times. In middle age, when you are prosperous, you should keep a low profile, treat others with humility, and don't be hated by others.

5. A man who can endure hardship is a true hero, but a man who is not envied by others is a mediocre man.

Comments on famous sayings: A real man should become more courageous with every setback, never bow to difficulties, never give up easily; never be a bad person, but be a talented person who can make a difference, even if he is surrounded by others. Some people are jealous but move forward bravely and do their part.

6. Everything is inconsistent with heaven and earth, and nothing can express the feelings of the past and the present.

Comments on famous quotes: Everything in heaven and earth is of all kinds, and they all have reasons for their existence. Whatever is realistic is reasonable, and whatever is reasonable is realistic. Throughout the ages, everything has come to nothing. I ask the vast earth, who is responsible for the ups and downs? I was so sad that I burst into tears!

7. Reading unseen books is like finding a good friend; reading unseen books is like meeting an old friend.

Comment on the famous saying: Reading is to make friends with the ancients. Good books are always read and always new.

8. Ning is too frugal in serving oneself and too generous in treating others. Everything should be kept simple and economical, and nothing should be wasted. This way of cherishing blessings is also the way of protecting the family.

Comments on famous sayings: Frugality is the way to cultivate yourself and run your home. Luxury and leisure often lead to death, but diligence and frugality will last forever.