Be mindful of scarcity in times of plenty, and don't wait until scarcity comes to regret not having saved; emphasizes the importance of frugality and foresight.
小张虽然现在收入不错，但每次购物都会精打细算，他说这是因为他牢记“常将有日思无日，莫待无时思有时”的道理。
Even though Xiao Zhang has a good income now, he always budgets carefully when shopping, saying he keeps in mind the proverb '常将有日思无日，莫待无时思有时,' meaning one should always save and be prepared for less abundant times.
Era:
Early Modern
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