Entry: poverty has no flattery, and wealth has no arrogance.
Pronunciation: Pí né rú chn, fé rú jiā o
Interpretation: Although you are poor, you don't flatter others. Although you are rich, don't be proud.
Source: The Analects of Confucius: "What about Zi Gong saying,' poor but not flattering, rich but not arrogant'?" Confucius said,' Yes, if you are not poor, you will be happy, and if you are rich, you will be polite.' "