generally it is true.

first generation makes.second enjoys and the third one gives away..i think our mughal rulers just before britain dominance were of third generation.lol

there are two types of people who can go abroad.

1.student(ones with brains)
2.rich(ones with money)

ever wonder why?

just because of this chineese proverb.because they(the westerners) know one generation makes and the third one breaks.and to protect and maintain their superiority over the world they take away all our working force and money as their coming generations(the youth) may not be able to maintain their status.


another similar thing is that if you have wealth in your family for consecutive two generations then the third one will surely be a lazy one...perhaps this is why the third generation loses everything earned by their forefathers according to the chineese saying.

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