"Ask for nothing, and you'll be welcomed everywhere. Drink no wine, and its price matters not."
This simple saying holds a profound truth. When you expect nothing from others, you walk through life with ease. People won't be on guard, fearing you might ask for money, favors, or help. The relationships may not be deep, but they are free from calculation and burden. You can simply sit, share tea, and listen—and that is enough.
True detachment is not withdrawal, but inner strength. You don't need to please anyone or force yourself into uncomfortable roles. Your steps remain steady and upright.
As for the price of wine—why should it concern you? If you don't drink, its rise or fall means nothing. No anger, no envy, no resentment. With an uncluttered heart, the world feels open.
Much of life's suffering comes from wanting. When you let go of clinging, your character naturally rises. In letting go, you find peace.