Two harvests
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You have disagreements with others, which even lead to verbal conflicts; as a result, you feel upset because you think it’s all out of malice on their part. Stop dwelling on it; go home and clean the floor. Grab a rag, bend down, kneel on the ground, and wipe every corner of the floor in front of you back and forth until it’s clean. Then reflect once again on every word I said during that conflict. Now, you realize that there are actually things wrong with you as well, right? You’re gradually calming down, aren’t you? Sometimes you must learn to* bend over, because this gesture can make you humble. While working your body, you also sharpened your mind. Moreover, you also have a smooth floor. This is your second achievement.
Today during the day, I suddenly thought: There are too many proverbs in China, ones with both positive and negative meanings. Regarding this issue, positive or neutral ones that come to mind include: “When dogs fight, it’s all fur flying.” “Taking a step back opens up broader horizons.” “Loss is a form of fortune.” “Keep quiet.” “Judging a noble person by a petty standard” – this one isn’t very good; it’s a bit too lofty.
A kind person is exploited, and a good horse is ridden.
People with a bad temper need to change rags and even the floor frequently.
Don’t be too pessimistic; do things on your own
Yes, it’s hard to say which one is correct and which one is wrong regarding when to use what
A little bit. But it makes sense that it should be like this!
Many times it is just like what you said!