This means that being open to other people's advice leads to a secure and comfortable life. It emphasizes that stubbornness can cost you, while listening to good counsel brings practical benefits.
In a collectivist culture, seeking and respecting elders' or peers' guidance is a sign of wisdom, not weakness. It reflects the Confucian value of learning from others' experience.
This saying reinforces humility and social harmony. It signals that you value community wisdom over individual stubbornness, which builds trust and prevents costly mistakes.
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