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To reject something good because of a small flaw
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To reject something good because of a small flaw
Be discontent with what one has
Be discontent with what you have
Be content with what you have
One who mocks others will eventually suffer the same fate
Abuse of power will eventually lead to self-destruction
Criticism is not constructive
Criticism is useless, so one might as well accept things as they are
To abandon something good for something worse
Criticizing one's mother-in-law before meeting her leads to trouble
A bad start leads to a difficult end
To criticize others' faults while having the same flaws
To reject something good and end up with something worse
Rejecting something good for a worse alternative
To reject something good and accept something worse
Despite differences, they are essentially the same
To abandon a smaller benefit for a potentially larger one
To abandon a smaller benefit for a larger one
To criticize one person while being worse oneself
Reject one option to get a better one
To abandon one bad situation for another that is just as bad
Do not look down on others, for you may meet someone worse
To abandon a lesser problem for a greater one
To criticize someone's flaw while having a similar or worse flaw
One criticizes something but ultimately has to accept or endure it
You criticize something but still have to accept it
One must accept what is available
To reject something inferior and choose something better
To reject something good in hopes of getting something better
To reject something inferior and end up with something even worse
To criticize something while still benefiting from it
Criticism and gossip reveal one's own character
Pride goes before a fall
Talent is wasted if not used properly
Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses
The right tool is needed for the right job
Good people are affected by the actions of bad people
Something is very quiet and still
Very quiet and peaceful
Persistence and effort can lead to great achievement
Persistent effort can lead to great achievement
Persistent effort can lead to great achievement
Selfless devotion to the public good
Filial piety is more important than loyalty to the king
A wise person can appear foolish, and a foolish person can appear wise.
Good intentions can be overshadowed by bad actions
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
extremely tired or exhausted
Criticism of the good by the unworthy
To abandon something that is almost complete to start something new
Very profound and meaningful
a small and isolated place
Most situations have both happy and sad consequences
Even a good thing can be overdone
Many times failed, but still trying
Many good things can be ruined by one bad thing
Everyone is equal and has the same rights
Different people have different opinions
Almost all have the same characteristic
It's better to have few people who truly care than many who dislike you