Một nạm gió bằng một bó chèo
A small gain is offset by a larger loss
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A small gain is offset by a larger loss
Living a simple and humble life
One person's mistake is equal to another's fault
A lot of effort for little result
A small or insignificant force cannot accomplish a large task
Insignificant efforts cannot accomplish great tasks
Frugality can lead to greater overall wealth
Having power or status can bring unfair advantages
Having power or authority can lead to unfair advantages
A minor official looks down on the poor
Money can buy people, but not their loyalty or behavior
Money can buy power and influence, but not wisdom or good manners
One official's salary is offset by one reward
Official salary is not as valuable as personal reward
One official can consume more than many ordinary people
One powerful person can oppress many weaker ones
A small amount of money can be very useful
One official is worth more than many ordinary people
One bad person can cause trouble for many others
One person can serve multiple purposes or roles
Prevention is better than cure
A small effort can have a significant impact
Unity brings strength and success
Raising children is a long and difficult task
A good neighbor is better than a distant relative
A small house needs a lot of land to support it
One bad person can ruin a whole group
A situation with two conflicting or opposing elements
Something or someone has two separate and distinct aspects
Enduring a small hardship can prevent bigger troubles
One act of patience can avoid many troubles
One person can't handle multiple tasks
Too many leaders or managers can cause problems
Too many leaders or managers can cause chaos and inefficiency
Too many leaders cause disorder
Many children are born in a short time
One person can cause trouble, but many can bring stability
Different people have different preferences
A small mistake can lead to big consequences
A period of chaos is more significant than a long period of peace
A short period of chaos leads to long-lasting peace
Many people have control over the same thing
Having one talented person is better than having many mediocre ones
A father's single word is more valuable than multiple words from a mother
It's easier to get a stranger's attention than a family member's
One strong voice can inspire many people
One cultured person is worth more than a whole village of uncultured ones
Even the wealthy and the comfortable can fall on hard times
A small investment can yield multiple returns
A small loss now can prevent a larger loss later
A small investment can yield significant returns
One talented son is more valuable than many daughters
Many people unite for a common goal
A hundred sons are not as valuable as a daughter's obedience
A daughter is more precious than many sons
The first and most important funeral ritual is for the eldest son
All family problems fall on the eldest son
A small mistake is better than a big one
Unity and cooperation can achieve great things
One talented person is better than many mediocre ones