In Midlife, Don't Seek Three Types of People (Profoundly Insightful)

There's an old Chinese saying, 'Visit the wrong temple and you'll be displeased',

Don't seek those three kinds of people, seeking them will only lead to self-inflicted humiliation,

Don't seek the greedy, they'll only take advantage of you,

Arrogance is readily apparent, just like a rural person entering the city for the first time – bewildered, covered in dirt, unable to even find north and south; asking for directions, people will dismiss them with indifference. This is arrogance. Arrogance and rudeness are closely related,

Don't seek the envious, they'll only exploit your vulnerability,

The practice of 'exploiting others in their misfortune' – taking advantage of someone's weakness and then profiting from it – is the mindset of those who seek to gain from others' misfortune. If you seek help from someone like that, you'll be inviting disaster,

Don't invite powerful figures to your home, to avoid accusations of sycophancy,

The best gatherings are those of a few close friends, a group of people sharing common interests and heartfelt conversations,

However, the world will never make things easy for you. Where there are people, there will always be schemes and plots. Many invitations are no longer simply about friendship; they are about flattering powerful figures and seeking to gain their favor,

Those who prioritize reputation and status will distinguish themselves; they won't invite powerful figures to their home, and they won't risk getting embroiled in sycophantic behavior,

Don't invite drunkards to your home, as it's easy to cause trouble,

In the past, it was considered a sign of a good time to stay until you were drunk; but today's alcohol is often mixed with chemicals, and the risk of trouble is much higher. Many heavy drinkers will fall unconscious after just one drink. If you can't control your alcohol consumption, the risk of trouble is high,

With more and more cases of trouble caused by excessive drinking, drinking has been legislated. Anyone who encourages drinking and leads to alcohol poisoning will be held legally responsible. Therefore, don't invite drunkards to your home; the responsibility falls on the host,

Don't invite strangers to your home, as it could be the beginning of disaster,

Many stories in novels and folk tales tell of families welcoming strangers, only to be harmed by their guests' malice, leading to disaster,

This is what the saying 'a benevolent heart should be accompanied by a discerning mind' means,

A wise middle-aged person should learn from the negative experiences that have shaped their lives, understand the principle of 'do what is right and avoid what is wrong,' remember the three types of people to avoid, seeking them will only lead to self-inflicted humiliation, and avoid inviting the three types of people, inviting them will only bring more negative influences.

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