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Good deeds in the past bring benefits in the future
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Good deeds in the past bring benefits in the future
refers to a golden age of prosperity
Wait for something that will never happen
A simple and humble life
Being indecisive and unable to focus
Remain stationary or immobile
Benefit from the discoveries of others
Be independent and self-sufficient
Standing upright and still
Better to lose something than to lose health
Don't force someone to change their beliefs or values
Having many relationships leads to more troubles
Many are useless, few are useful
resourceful
Many people bully one person
to make a fuss over something insignificant
Pain will eventually subside
To take pleasure in something despite the pain or trouble it causes
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
pitch-dark
Someone who tells stories or shares experiences
Give up when the situation becomes too difficult
Partnerships are formed during difficult times
To have bad luck with timing
to suffer losses in business
Honesty is better than dishonesty
To work hard for little gain
Love and hate can lead to extreme actions
Being prepared for any situation
To see something through to the end
Get rewarded outside but punished at home
Only experience can reveal the true nature of something
Suffering is inevitable in any endeavor
to leave without a trace
Sacrificing oneself for the well-being of one's children
Easily falls in love with someone
to remember and cherish one's roots
Lie to everyone, including family members
Be away for a long time but return to a familiar place
to gossip or spread rumors
Actions speak louder than words
To observe and wait for the right moment to act
It's easier to measure the sea and river than to understand human heart
Farmers' work schedule and seasonal tasks
To experience both good and bad times
to compete or strive with all one's might
Something or someone that has a strong start but a weak finish
Forgiveness is better than punishment
To send someone into a dangerous or unpleasant situation
Women are forgiving by nature
Cannot get something because it is not available
to provoke or tease someone
Commit a fault to achieve a merit
to disobey or defy someone's authority
A gathering with no excitement or joy
To retaliate or fight back fiercely when attacked
To work very hard but earn very little
To show one's true abilities or nature
One reaps the benefit while another bears the burden