A beautiful young woman, yet she marries a foolish husband; a handsome young man, yet he is matched with a coarse and ugly wife. A dragon has not yet encountered its opportunity, lurking among the fish and turtles; a gentleman loses his chance, yielding to the petty. Though clothes are tattered, one should always maintain a demeanor of propriety; with a face full of sorrow, one still harbors a heart of peace. When faced with misfortune, one should be content with poverty and keep one’s place; if the heart is honest, one will surely raise one’s head with pride. A gentleman in initial poverty is born with natural grace; a petty person suddenly rich cannot shed the skin of poverty.