S4E08 | Nobody Loves You When You're Down and Out

<p>Here&#39;s another good one to remember if your life should temporarily hit the skids and your friends scatter. This one comes from the Grand Historian himself, Sima Qian, who tells us all about Lord Zhai, a loyal and respected public servant during the long reign of Han Emperor Wu.</p><p>I hope you never have to use this one in your life but keep Mén Kě Luǒ Què 门可罗雀 handy just in case. And take a page out of the Record of the Grand Historian and what Lord Zhai&#39;s classy response was to his fair-weather-friends.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-chinese-sayings-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-chinese-sayings-podcast/donations</a><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>