Don't lend money

Author: Li Ping
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: "Don't lend money" is just a sad irony. Whether to lend or not, it's a dilemma. Lend money, lose a friend. Borrowing money from others is immoral; it makes friends pay for one's future. A friend's money belongs to everyone, while my money is mine. Providing a guarantee for a friend is also a sin. Lending is okay, but there should be a written agreement. Debt collection is a crime, while being in debt is justified. The awkwardness of going to court, the torment of friendship in the face of money—don't borrow money from others, and don't lend money to others. Never lend money. It's not a lack of trust in friendship but a respect for emotions, a respect for friends. The saying "gentlemen's exchanges are like water" here doesn't mean complete detachment from money, but rather not turning a friendship into a business relationship dominated by money. When money holds a certain weight among friends, their behavior may become closer, but their emotions begin to drift apart. At the end of the day, whether it's about money between friends or other issues, it's about a friend's integrity. As long as we genuinely think about our friends and cherish ourselves and respect them, whether lending or borrowing. If there's a possibility of fraud, it has long crossed the line of friendship. Even casual interactions are difficult to maintain, let alone money matters. "True friends are like a mirror, wings, a cane, and an endless supply of sweet water in the desert of life." Although this book is an expression of the author's thoughts, it is far more than just a summary of the author's personal experiences and reflections.