Discreet and still attitude can restrain self-indulgent and fickle behavior.
So the sages always persevere in keeping their heart discreet and still. They live leisurely and undisturbed even though there is luxury life to enjoy.
But, the emperor of big country can not get rid of greed, and despises his country and people.
In frivolity and greed, the root of personality is lost; in hasty and fickle action, self-mastery is lost.