This saying expresses a fatalistic view that one's material success is predestined by fate or heaven, and therefore one should not obsess over it or envy others.
This reflects a blend of Confucian and Daoist thought, where acceptance of fate brings peace. It is often used to console oneself or others when efforts fail to bring wealth.
It provides psychological relief from the pressure to succeed. By attributing outcomes to heaven, it reduces personal blame and encourages contentment with one's lot.
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