The first type of person has been 'boiled hard' by life, losing all dreams and vitality; the second has been 'boiled soft,' turning into a limp mud, accepting fate passively and compromising with established rules.
A mole burrowing underground does not need far-sighted vision, relying solely on touch and smell to survive. Similarly, those who blindly follow 'unspoken rules' rarely possess ideals or beliefs, driven only by greed for profit and immediate benefit.
Do not forget what you have once possessed; cherish even more what you cannot obtain; Never give up what belongs to you; and let what you have already lost remain as a fond memory.
A beggar may not envy a millionaire, but he will certainly envy a beggar with higher income. This story illustrates a truth: without a broader perspective, you will remain stuck at your current level forever.
Only the weak elicit sympathy, while the strong earn respect despite their hardships. This is because they understand and practice self-esteem, self-reliance, and self-strengthening.