Five ancient Chinese sayings reveal the profound wisdom of human nature！
Here’s the translation:
Wine reddens the face, gold blackens the heart: Drinking too much makes you lose control, leading to embarrassing behavior. But the lure of money is far more dangerous—it can cause people to lose their morals and integrity. Having money or not isn't as important as having a good conscience.
Three years without visiting, even close relatives become distant: Relationships are built through interaction. Even the closest ties can fade if neglected. Regular visits and communication keep relationships warm.
A diligent person surrounded by the lazy will eventually become lazy; a lazy person surrounded by the diligent will become more hardworking: Your circle influences who you become. Being around hardworking people will make you more productive. It’s important to choose your friends wisely and avoid those with negative energy.
Grains of rice raise gratitude, sacks of rice breed resentment: Kindness should have limits. Helping someone in a time of need earns gratitude, but if you help them too much, they may start to expect it, and resentment can arise if you don’t help them again.
Blood relatives may not feel like family, but those unrelated can become like family; distant water can't put out a nearby fire, and distant relatives are not as helpful as close neighbors: Sometimes, neighbors can be more helpful than relatives. Blood relations might not always be close emotionally, but neighbors, due to proximity, can be more reliable in times of need.