Ở bầu thì tròn, ở ống thì dài
Adapting to circumstances to survive or thrive
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Adapting to circumstances to survive or thrive
It's better to have virtue than wealth
Being honest has nothing to fear
Wealth that comes quickly is unlikely to last
Those in power take advantage of their position
People are influenced by those they live with
It's better to stay in a bad situation than to rely on someone else's support
There are good and bad people everywhere
It's better to have a small but comfortable living space than to have a narrow mind
Staying in a bad situation makes things worse
Being in a bad situation and still having to suffer from others' blame
Choose your neighbors carefully
Choose a good environment and associate with good people
With good intentions, most difficulties can be overcome
Be kind and generous to others when you have the means
Stay at home and wait for opportunities
Being in a precarious or unstable situation
Being present but uninvolved can still lead to trouble
Mind your own business to avoid trouble
There's no one to witness or prove a false accusation.
Every country has its own heroes
To be in a difficult or precarious situation
Being single is better than being in a bad marriage
A widow should remarry within three years
Being near someone wealthy makes one want things they cannot afford
Be influenced by those around you
People are influenced by their surroundings
Maintain a suitable distance in relationships
Good things come to those who are kind and honest
Good deeds lead to good outcomes, bad deeds to bad outcomes
Good deeds bring good results, bad deeds bring bad results
Good things happen to those who are kind and gentle
Good people attract good friends, bad people lose them
Good deeds bring good fortune, while evil actions lead to misfortune
Good things happen to those who are kind and virtuous
Good deeds bring good fortune, while evil actions lead to misfortune
Good things happen to good people
Good things happen to good people
Good deeds lead to good outcomes, while evil actions result in misfortune
Good deeds lead to good outcomes, while bad deeds lead to bad consequences.
A long engagement leads to boredom
A woman's life changes greatly after marriage
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
It's impossible to please everyone
Good things come to those who do good
Having friends and allies is crucial for success and survival
To take advantage of someone's weakness
Adapt to local customs
Stay close to someone to learn from them
From a small source comes a large outcome
Being cowardly at home but acting bravely in public
Be humble and appreciate others' kindness
Respect and follow the rules of the place you are in
Being at home is better than being a high-ranking official
Be respectful and obedient when in a superior's presence
Avoid discussing something that may offend or embarrass someone present
One's home is the best place to be
At home, one has authority, but outside, others may have more power or influence.
At home, one is spoiled, but outside, others seem more charming
At home, one has authority, but outside, others may be more powerful