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Having a lover while being married
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Having a lover while being married
One only appreciates the vastness of the world after gaining experience
Only those with means can afford to be generous
Having one thing but lacking another essential part
To pray for something when one is already in a favorable situation
Even the most powerful person cannot control nature
Respect and obey those in positions of authority or power
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Having power but lacking wisdom
There is no smoke without fire
Where there's a problem, there's usually a sign of it
Having something is better than just being talked about
Everything has its own lid or cover
Relying on others for support without contributing anything
Having a strong family background gives one confidence and courage
Having a strong family background gives one confidence
Having a strong connection or relationship helps to achieve something
To have mercy or pity on someone
To have a strong sense of justice and courage
Be self-sufficient and independent
Having many good things can be overshadowed by a single bad one
Having many good things, but one bad thing can ruin everything
Having many good things can be overshadowed by a single bad one
Having many options is better than having only one
To be oblivious or unaware
Everyone has their own role to play
Someone is respectful when present, but disrespects when absent
People often criticize those present and praise those absent
Treat someone kindly when they are present, but take advantage when they are absent
When one person is present, another is absent
Present yourself as a guest, but when absent, be considered a fool
Be polite to someone's face but disrespect them when they're not around
To flatter someone when they are present, but speak ill of them when they are absent
Everyone has their own role to play
Everything has its own matching or corresponding part
To have both the beginning and the end
Having something occasionally but not regularly
There's a time for everything
Wish for something impossible
New things replace old ones
Having some reserve helps in times of need
Children's virtues reflect their parents' teaching
Having both the ability and intention to harm
Having both the ability and intention to harm someone
Every problem has its solution
What you sow, you reap
Treat others with kindness and respect to receive the same in return
Something is no longer available when you finally want it
Something good is not meant for everyone
Treat others with kindness even if they are strangers
Well-organized and tidy
Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses
Having a good relationship leads to material benefits
There's always someone to take advantage of someone else's misfortune
Some people take advantage while others suffer
Having a clear origin and development
Adversity reveals strength
Adversity reveals true strength and character
Good deeds bring prosperity, bad deeds bring downfall
Good deeds bring happiness, bad deeds bring sorrow