Biérén qiú wǒ sānchūn yǔ; wǒ qù qiúrén liùyuè shuāng.

別人求我三春雨, 我去求人六月霜。

Lit [When] people come to ask one for help, [they are as warm as] spring rain; [when] one goes to ask others for help, [they are as cold as] frost in June.

Fig It's easier to give help than to get it. Human feelings are shallow.

Note [Cf. Jǐngshì Tōngyán, chap. 25.]

Topics ASSISTANCE FEELINGS HELP Jǐngshì Tōngyán REQUESTS