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A wife should not speak out of turn when her husband is talking
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A wife should not speak out of turn when her husband is talking
The law is impartial, even to relatives
Punishment is severe and swift
Authority is absolute and obeyed without question
One official leaves, another takes over
The previous authority leaves, but their influence remains
One problem is solved, another arises
Officials are corrupt, citizens follow suit
A long journey is easier with a companion
A long journey starts with small steps
Even high-ranking officials originate from ordinary people
Talented people can come from anywhere
Even high-ranking officials come from ordinary families
Officials like honest people, rich men like flatterers.
Experienced people can handle difficulties
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
To reluctantly agree or pretend to agree with someone
A high-ranking official has great power and influence
officials are corrupt and law is not upheld
To forgive but still punish
When the authorities let someone go, the devil catches them
Officials pardon, but demons collect debts
The law may forgive, but karma will punish
The government pardons, but the family punishes
The government is distant, but the local authority is close
When a superior is promoted, their subordinates also benefit
Someone in a position of power is eager to take advantage of a situation
Officials change with the times
The ruler is far away, but the local official is close
Prioritize personal relationships over professional ones
A person with power and wealth will eventually fall
Official power is fleeting, romantic love endures
A person with power and money can do wrong and still be respected
A person with power and money will eventually fall, while a humble person will rise
A person with many talents will be overlooked, while a person with few talents will be favored
People with power and money are often corrupt and sink, while those without are innocent and float
High-ranking officials are in charge of important matters, while low-ranking ones handle trivial tasks
High-ranking officials are served by many, low-ranking ones are served by few
Lower-ranking officials are more powerful when their superiors are absent
Internal factors are more important than external ones
Experienced and knowledgeable from having held various positions
Officials are corrupt, gamblers are locked up
Officials are corrupt, gamblers are locked up
Everyone has their own expertise
When the leader is gone, the subordinates become arrogant
When someone powerful or important does something, others follow suit
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Everyone has their turn to be in power or prosperity
A small loss can lead to a much bigger problem
A loss of prestige is more significant than a loss of material wealth
Everyone wants to be in charge
Relatives are more helpful than distant authorities
Distant authorities are less effective than local ones
Everyone has their own desires and aspirations
People from different regions have different characteristics
Local officials are often corrupt and abusive
Local officials are often corrupt or biased
Local officials and soldiers are often corrupt and abusive
People from different regions have different characteristics
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.