The hidden rules of human nature, every sentence is about reality

1. All the comings and goings in the world are for profit; all the hustle and bustle in the world flows toward benefits
2. The essence of human networks is equivalent exchange
3. There are no eternal friends—only eternal interests
4. Weaknesses of human nature: selfishness, vanity, laziness, greed, lust, jealousy, impulsiveness, inferiority, holding grudges, ingratitude, avoiding harm, strength-worshiping, suspicion, hatred, profit-seeking, fickleness, hypocrisy, conformity, arrogance
5. What someone shows off tells what they lack inside
6. People who love to fawn and curry favor often have no real ability; people with real ability often don’t like to fawn and curry favor
7. Fear comes from ignorance about the future
8. Business is human nature: men are lustful, women love beauty, and the elderly are afraid of death
9. Everyone likes to be respected by those they respect
10. Criticizing others is a form of self-satisfactionSmle
11. People have three loves: love of beauty, love of fun, love of health
12. People have three lacks: lack of love, lack of mood, lack of incentive to make gains
13. People have three fears: fear of death, fear of getting old, fear of being alone
14. What you can change is called a flaw; what you can’t change is called a weakness
15. Everyone you meet believes they are better than you in some way
16. Everyone likes to be flattered
17. Criticism not only won’t change the facts—it also invites resentment
18. They dislike you for being poor, fear you becoming rich, hate you for having it, and mock you for having none
19. No relationship can beat out interests
20. Those who kick someone when they’re down are insiders; those who watch the joke are acquaintances; the people closest to you are often the ones who don’t want you to do well
21. People who pick on your flaws just want to establish authority—not because you really have faults