1, people are short of heart, and the snake swallows the elephant is an idiom in China, which means that people are greedy, just like a snake swallows an elephant. Bashu snake, from Shan Hai Jing Hai Nei Nan Jing, has bones at the age of three.

2. As a famous saying to persuade the world, the versions circulated in different places are different, but the purpose of persuading people to be content is the same as keeping their duty in a sense. Its philosophy education has inspired generations of history, and it is still of great significance to correctly guide people's consciousness in today's materialistic society.

3, people can be self-disciplined, abstinence, do not harm the interests of others, do not harm the world, or push your luck and blame yourself for losing your way, which is unparalleled in effectiveness than asking God to bless you for corruption and murder.

Examples of snakes:

1, he has always been greedy, always wanting more power and wealth, devouring everything like a snake, but it is not worth the candle.

The boss of this company always wants to expand the business scale, and he is desperate for profits, just like a greedy snake.

This person is ambitious, wants to be the most successful person, and constantly pursues higher achievements, just like a snake that devours everything.

This politician is greedy, wants more power, and pursues his own interests by hook or by crook, just like a snake.

This person always wants to expand his influence and strength, and his desire for benefits is like a greedy snake.