Looking at the former sages' countries and families, diligence and thrift broke the luxury. -Li shangyin
those who are extravagant and lazy are poor, while those who are diligent and frugal are rich. -Han Fei
From frugality to extravagance, it is difficult to be frugal.
there is no kind of gold, but it comes from the thrifty.
but every grain of Chinese food is hard. -Li Shen