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Blame others for one's own mistakes
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Blame others for one's own mistakes
Attack the problem, not the person
Attack the root of a problem to solve it effectively
To attack the most vulnerable part first
Attack someone when they are most vulnerable
Attack the problem, not the person
To solve a problem, target the most critical part
To attack the leader or most powerful person first
Harm one part, affect the whole
To make a situation worse by trying to fix it
To overexert oneself in life and suffer in death
Think before you act and consider the consequences
To take credit for someone else's work
To make a big show without taking action
To make a big show or announcement to attract attention
Make a big announcement but take little action
To make a lot of noise but have little effect
To provoke or challenge someone more powerful
To do two things at once
To make a big show or noise without actual substance
To make a big show or announcement
To attack or criticize indiscriminately and carelessly
Win a complete victory
Must be humble and courteous even when winning
Be prepared to make sacrifices for a greater goal
Must yield to a stronger opponent
To severely criticize or scold someone
To thoroughly defeat or humiliate someone
Use strategy to defeat a cunning person, and use reason to defeat a strong person
Punishment must fit the crime
Those who cause harm must pay the price
To be indecisive or hesitant
To waste one's wealth or inheritance
Everyone will have their turn
Have multiple options and choose the best one
Punishment is not measured by the instrument used
Punishment is not measured by the victim's size or strength
Everyone has their own troubles
Scolding is more effective than physical punishment
Punishment should fit the crime
Dealing with one problem only leads to another
Do things in a disorganized and inefficient manner
To have multiple romantic interests but ultimately settle with one
To spend more money on something than it's worth
A woman's past does not determine her future marriage
To have bad luck on top of making a mistake
Spare no effort to achieve something
Adapt to changing circumstances
Gain reputation in a new place
To settle somewhere based on circumstances
Adapt to local customs
Searching for something in a very difficult or unlikely place
To search for something in the wrong place
To search for something in a very unlikely place
Searching for something in the wrong place
To grope in the dark for something
To interfere or meddle in someone else's business
To work hard and achieve success
To be rewarded for one's efforts
Unable to achieve or succeed at something