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Translation: Cats and mice don't sleep together, tigers and deer don't live side by side.

Reflection: Different paths, not for mutual benefit. Friendship should be based on compatible values. If one side endorses something that the other opposes, it will inevitably lead to conflict over time.

Things tend to gather around those of similar nature, and people tend to form groups based on shared characteristics. Over time, people's interactions influence each other, so to become the kind of person you want to be, you should associate with people who possess those qualities.

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Translation: To tie a donkey, first drive a stake into the ground. To catch fish, first spread bait.

Reflection: Preparation is key to success. Without preparation, anything is doomed to fail. Having a thorough plan before speaking or acting will prevent you from being caught off guard and speaking without thinking or making decisions that you will regret.

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Translation: One person cannot have two smooth faces; one cannot please people on both sides.

Reflection: 'One person doesn't speak two faces,' 'one doesn't seek two bright lights in front.' This is a principle and creed of human conduct. It means that you should be consistent in your words and deeds, not two-faced or duplicitous; you shouldn't try to please everyone to the detriment of your own principles.

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Translation: You may know many people across the world, but how many truly understand you?

Reflection: It's easy to make acquaintances, but it's difficult to find a true confidant. In life, it's relatively easy to find ordinary friends, but to find someone who truly understands and cares for you is rare.

Knowing someone is not just about knowing them, or them knowing you; it's about mutual understanding and heartfelt conversation, where you don't need to worry about saying something that might hurt the other person, and you can know what they truly need. Having a true confidant is a great blessing.

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Translation: First-generation relatives are close; second generation are somewhat distant; third generation are even more distant, and sometimes you even forget their names.

Reflection: As society develops, family relationships are becoming increasingly distant. Relationships are shifting from being based on blood ties to being based on interests, careers, and values.

Although family ties are becoming weaker today, the emotions and humanistic values they represent are still valuable. From a deeper perspective, it also embodies the mutual concern and longing between relatives, echoing the indissoluble traditional virtues of the Chinese nation, and it also reflects the warmth and compassion that are prevalent in social relationships.

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Translation: If you're wealthy, even if you live in the mountains, people will come to visit. If you're poor, no one will bother you even if you live in a bustling city.

Reflection: The world is a place of competition and self-interest. It's a place where people come and go, driven by profit and ambition. It's important to be discerning and not get caught up in the superficiality of the world. To build a peaceful retreat for yourself, you can cultivate an attitude of detachment and experience the pleasures that lie beyond the hustle and bustle of the world.

7

Translation: Watermelons aren't perfectly round, and people aren't perfect.

Reflection: 'There are no perfectly round watermelons, and no people are perfectly complete.' This means that we shouldn't expect people to be flawless. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses.

8

Translation: A full bottle of water doesn't make a sound; a half-full bottle will rattle.

Reflection: A full and contented person is quiet and modest, while an insecure person tries to show off and boast. Humility is a virtue, and throughout history, thinkers and philosophers have valued it highly. A humble person can gain the respect and admiration of others, and more importantly, they can grow, improve, and achieve self-perfection.

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Translation: If you don't listen to the advice of elders, you'll suffer.

Reflection: The wisdom of elders is the accumulated experience of generations. Listening to the advice of elders is a valuable lesson. Even if their ideas seem outdated, they can offer valuable insights based on their experience.

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Translation: A person's strength comes from experience, and a sword becomes sharp through sharpening on a stone.

Reflection: Just as a sword is honed to sharpness through repeated sharpening on a stone, and a flower's fragrance is born from the cold of the winter, people's strength and talent come from overcoming difficulties and challenges. Russian physicist Lev Lebedev said: 'A calm lake doesn't produce a strong sailor; a stagnant environment doesn't create a great man.' Difficulties and setbacks can crush people, make them despair, and retreat; they can also inspire people, toughen their spirits, improve their skills, and strengthen their will. It all depends on how you respond.

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