Our teacher impressed us with the importance of industry and economy.
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腊八节吃腊八粥的传统始于宋朝(960 - 1279),意在弘扬勤劳节俭的美好品质。
This tradition of making Laba porridge could be traced back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279), generously extolling the significance of diligence and thrift.
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想要拥有更多的物质并没有什么错,而且通过勤劳节俭生活从而追求更优质的生活也没有什么错。
There's nothing wrong with wanting more, and there's nothing wrong with reaching for nicer things in life if you've diligently planned and saved.