Everyone has two slaves, and everyone is a princess and a prince.
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Everyone has two slaves; everyone is a prince or princess. Oh human, how fortunate you are, since the day you were born, you have had a male and female slave serving you. They not only give you all their hard-earned money, but they are also willing to do anything for you. When you're thirsty, they quickly bring you water; when you're hungry, they hurry to cook for you. When you were young, they washed your feet, your face, cleaned up after you, treating you better than their own parents. Once you could take care of these things yourself, they then spent everything they had on your education. Like winter trees that have been supplying for decades, they finally finished funding your studies, and then they had to help you buy a house and find a partner. After all this was done, you eventually became an adult, got a job, started your own small family, and found a lover closer to you than they are. By then, they were old, with white hair, hunched backs, the female slave’s complexion no longer rosy, the male slave’s posture no longer upright. They had become like an old piece of clothing, or a broken-down old car, not only outdated in style but also far less functional. Yet even so, they neglected their own upkeep, rushing to do your housework, look after your children, taking on what should be your responsibilities.
Ever since you came into their lives, whether it was delicious food, fun toys, or useful items, they always kept them for you. Even when they had money, they would save it for you. Of course, they sometimes get angry and lose their temper—horses and donkeys get angry too—but after scolding or yelling at you, they immediately say: "My dear little ancestor, please, don't do that again, okay?" Listen to those words—don't they sound like slaves? With such loyal slaves serving you, what else could you possibly be dissatisfied with or unhappy about?
Since the day you were born, they have treated you better than themselves, and their devotion has never been swayed by external changes. Whether you are a high-ranking official or a prisoner, they remain steadfast in their loyalty to you. In times of hardship, your closest companion might leave you, and when you lack success, your spouse and children may resent or look down on you, but they will not. No matter what situation you are in, they remain as faithful and devoted as ever. Even if the whole world abandons you, they will not leave your side. Even if you become a fool or a vegetative state patient, they will not forsake you. Where else can you find such loyal, free-of-charge slaves? Isn't this a gift from heaven? What reason do you have to be dissatisfied or ungrateful? What reason do you have to feel inferior?