Zeng Guofan talks about "making friends" and "eight friendships and nine non-friendships": "Eight friendships" are those who win over themselves; those who are virtuous; those who are interesting; those who are willing to suffer; those who are outspoken; those who have broad ambitions; benefit in times of adversity. The one who embodies the human body. "Non-friendship" refers to those who have different ambitions; those who flatter others; those who confuse grudges; those who like to take advantage; those who have no temperament; those who are unfilial and disloyal; those who are fools; those who add insult to injury; those who have weak morals.