Human nature often shifts with fortune. When wealth and power abound, people flock around; when they vanish, so do the crowds. This is the way of the world.
The poor struggle to borrow a dime, while the rich are offered money unsolicited. Poverty can strain even blood ties; after years of hardship, kinship grows cold. In times of trouble, do not count on friendships—those who do not kick you when you are down are already kind. Past favors are forgotten; those who once swore gratitude now fall silent.
Yet understanding this is not cynicism, but clarity. Knowing the fickleness of human hearts teaches us to cherish true bonds. Hardship reveals the strength of self-reliance. Instead of lamenting, nurture your inner peace. Like the seasons, people come and go. Let go of expectations, and you will find freedom.