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Old age is fragile and vulnerable
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Old age is fragile and vulnerable
Old age is like a ripe fruit
Wait for opportunities to come to you
Someone who is already clever becomes even more clever with age
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Difficulties are exacerbated by additional challenges
Good behavior in childhood leads to a virtuous life
To adapt to local circumstances
Live within your means
Adapt to the customs of the host family
Adapting to circumstances to achieve success
According to one's preference
Speak according to the audience
Speak according to the listener's status
To adapt and be flexible according to circumstances
Be content with one's circumstances
Spend according to your means
Assign tasks according to ability
Evil cannot stand virtue
Evil will not invade justice
When one problem is solved, another arises
Having little talent or ability
A rich person's child is likely to be a thief
A talented person is wasted in a lowly position
Men can have multiple wives, but women should have only one husband
Talented people are often modest and unassuming
Good fortune and bad fortune are determined by fate
Lack of talent and limited capability
Poor talent and weak virtue
Talents are recognized and valued when shared with others
Having talent but lacking wisdom
Cleverness is inferior to virtue
A talented husband is a gift to the wife's family
Men can have multiple wives, but women should have only one husband
When the talented gather, people assemble, but when the talented disperse, people scatter.
Talented men and beautiful women
A famous and talented person
To take advantage of someone's wealth or resources
Regretting past mistakes when it's too late
Something that was once beautiful is now faded and lost its charm
Daydreaming or distracted
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Speaking carelessly can lead to trouble
Good deeds are rewarded with good, bad deeds with bad
to bring both benefits and harms
Good deeds will be rewarded
A small leak can sink a great ship
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
to meet again in the next life
to rearm or remilitarize
to rearm or re-equip
Lose both a person and a thing of value
Lose everything due to one mistake
One person's joy is another's sorrow
Praising someone excessively
Praising someone's talent is better than praising their wealth
Being married to a good husband is better than having a wealthy family background
Being single is better than being in a bad marriage
Very brave or daring
Take advantage of an opportunity