Modesty

No matter how much you are modest, it’s never too much.

Even a little pride is too much.

Walking in the sun this morning, watching dogs chase each other, I got a few ideas. Just notes for fun.

Being modest has many benefits.

First, you will avoid trouble more easily. Your arrogance and rudeness can cause many negative thoughts and feelings in others.

Remember that most people you meet aren’t always clear-headed or behave well. And when they are stressed or have had alcohol, they often act irrationally.

Just one incident can set off a big problem, like a small spark in a haystack soaked in gasoline. We are almost never ready for such unexpected events. Doing right may not always improve your reputation, but doing wrong will definitely harm it. An inappropriate comment in a social setting can ruin a chance for promotion.

From this example, we learn a second point: modesty brings luck.

Having lived and seen life, I feel the sayings “skill is less important than virtue” and “virtue overcomes destiny” are true. Based on my observations, the big moments in life are not random. They are the result of good or bad actions we’ve done over time.

For example, if someone teaches me something that improves my life, it’s because I’ve developed the habit of teaching others good things or have nurtured some good quality.