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Be optimistic in difficult times and cautious in good times
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Be optimistic in difficult times and cautious in good times
A time of abundance and celebration
October is the best time to move house, March is the best time to move to a new field
October is the best time to build a house, March is the best time to build a fence
October winds blow on the crops, March winds blow on the hair
Newlyweds rely on their parents initially, then become independent
Husbands are in charge at home in the first month, wives take over in the third
Unstable weather in January indicates a calm year, while unstable weather in December indicates a turbulent year
Only after a long wait will something good happen
Disaster often comes with bad luck
Peace only comes after conflict
Be cautious when dealing with people based on their behavior
Abundant food when in season
It's better to return home early than late
Long-term savings are more valuable than short-term gains
Some months are more favorable than others
Having more resources or support makes life easier
Hard work leads to prosperity
Initial enthusiasm fades away over time
Hard times come after a period of prosperity
Be anxious when expecting something and disappointed when it arrives
Complaining when one has a full stomach, and being sad when the harvest is over
Old people should not interfere with young people's affairs
Older people should yield to younger ones
Spend more in youth and less in old age
More work or responsibilities come with more experience or age
What's done cannot be undone
Past experiences cannot be changed
Spend lavishly when young and regret when old
Physical strength decreases with age
Life gets harder with age
Life gets harder with age
Prior planning leads to success
Early advantages are not always maintained
What is done cannot be undone
Good deeds will be rewarded, bad deeds will be punished
Prepare early to avoid last-minute rush
Being patient and waiting for the right opportunity
Farmers work hard during planting season and rest after harvest
When it rains, it pours
Hard work and diligence lead to a better life
More work or trouble comes with certain times or situations
Some meetings or gatherings are inevitably contentious or unpleasant
It's better to stay at home and take care of family than to work late and inefficiently
Do not trust someone who only works when supervised
Hardship and poverty persist
Be cautious of people's true nature
To agree with everything without judgment
A busy and prosperous time
August brings strong winds and March brings heavy rain
Fathers are remembered in August and mothers in March
A period of scarcity or hardship
Wait for a favorable opportunity
Abundant food in August and February
One's behavior changes depending on the situation
Old rice is harvested in August, new rice in March
Be prepared for changing circumstances
Be cautious and prepared for opportunities and challenges
Be cautious and prepared for the future
Wherever there is romance, there is heartache