Immortal Sophistication

It is difficult to grow up without poverty, and you will always be naive without setbacks. Human relationships are as thin as paper, and world affairs are like new chess games. When you are poor in the busy city, no one cares about you; when you are rich in the mountains, you have distant relatives. If you don't believe it, look at the wine at the banquet. The cups are first served to the rich and noble.