Those who come later often surpass those who started earlier or were previously ahead; the latecomers excel over the established ones.
在激烈的市场竞争中，许多创新型小公司凭借其独特的优势，实现了后来者居上，超越了传统大企业。
In fierce market competition, many innovative small companies, relying on their unique advantages, managed to surpass the established traditional large enterprises, truly demonstrating how the latecomers can come out on top.
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During the Western Han Dynasty, the civil official Ji An was known for his frank and outspoken nature, always offering direct remonstrances to Emperor Wu.
Emperor Wu dispatched him to a remote area to serve as an official. In Donghai Commandery, Ji An achieved remarkable success in his administration, leading Emperor Wu to recall him to the palace.
However, Ji An's nature remained unchanged, and Emperor Wu once again grew distant from him. Ji An sighed, lamenting, "The emperor's use of people is like stacking firewood; truly, the later comers are placed on top!"
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