Today, I’d like to share a piece of artwork we made earlier.
 A customer came to us specially to order a paper carving artwork, with the words “A gentleman loves wealth, but gets it the right way” on it.

When talking about the details of the creation, I couldn’t help but ask out of curiosity: “Why did you want to write this sentence on the artwork? Can you share with me?”

He smiled and said: “Of course. You know what? The scariest thing about money isn’t having too little, it’s when it comes in the wrong way.”

I was stunned for a second, then understood what he meant.
 If money comes from the wrong path, it’s like a rock pressing on your chest — no matter how much you have, you still can’t sleep well. But if you earn it with your own skills and heart, even if it’s not much, you can sleep peacefully.

His words stayed with me. Many people think that “loving wealth” means being greedy, but that’s not true. There’s nothing wrong with loving money. Everyone needs money to live, raise a family, and chase dreams. The key is in the second part ～ get it the right way.

I thought of some friends around me. Some of them took the wrong way to make quick money. On the outside, they seemed to have earned a lot, but they were always worried and couldn’t sleep peacefully. And what happened? They spent the money fast and lost people’s trust too. On the other hand, some worked honestly. Even though the process was hard and slow, life got more stable, more people wanted to work with them, and help came when needed.

So, “get it the right way” may sound like a rule, but actually, it gives you strength.
 If you do things right, others want to work with you for the long run.
 If you keep your word, chances will keep coming.
 If you have no guilt, money won’t control you.

To put it simply, it’s a kind of peace in your heart. If you earn money the right way, even if it’s less than others, you can eat and sleep well. If you feel guilty about how you made the money, even if it’s a lot, it becomes a burden.

The old saying goes: “A gentleman loves wealth, but gets it the right way.” This sentence still works today.
 In today’s fast-moving world, everyone is rushing to succeed fast, get rich fast. But sometimes, the faster you run, the easier it is to lose your way.
 The people who can really go far are the ones who take it step by step, stay calm, and walk the right path.

It reminds me of how we make paper carving art.
 From design to the final piece, each step takes a lot of work. You can’t rush, and you can’t try to save time — every step must be done carefully. If you rush, you’ll make mistakes, and the result won’t be good.
 Making money is the same. If you want to jump to the top quickly, you may look great for a while, but it won’t last. If you build it slowly and keep going with heart, you’ll walk a steadier and longer path.

That’s why I really like this customer’s choice. He made the sentence “A gentleman loves wealth, but gets it the right way” into a paper carving artwork. It’s not just a decoration — it’s a reminder. Seeing it every day is like telling yourself: Yes, we should love money, but we must earn it with our own skills and heart — only then can we feel truly at peace.

Looking back, what we really want in life isn’t just money itself, but the peace of mind that money brings.
 When you can sleep peacefully, when you can face others without guilt, when you know every cent you made is clean — that kind of confidence is the biggest wealth.

( Translated from the original Chinese text )

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