Lidské Vlastnosti a Kvality - Hrdost a Pokora

Ponořte se do anglických přísloví, která zobrazují pýchu a pokoru, jako "naložený vůz nedělá hluk" a "arogance snižuje moudrost".

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the boughs that bear most hang lowest

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used to suggest that those who possess the greatest qualities, achievements, or responsibilities tend to be more humble and grounded

Úspěšní lidé bývají pokornější

Ex: The CEO of the company always gives credit to his team members and never takes all the glory for himself - the boughs that bear most hang lowest.

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a loaded wagon makes no noise

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used to suggest that when someone is successful or accomplished, they often do not boast or draw attention to themselves

Úspěšný člověk se obvykle nechlubí

Ex: Despite being one of the most accomplished musicians in the world, he never seeks attention or tries to show off his skills - a loaded wagon makes no noise.

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the higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his tail

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used to imply that as someone's status or position increases, their faults and shortcomings become more noticeable and harder to conceal

Čím vyšší postavení, tím viditelnější chyby

Ex: After becoming CEO of the company, Jack's arrogance and lack of empathy became more apparent, proving that the higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his tail.

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honors change manners

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used to suggest that receiving recognition or honor can have an impact on one's behavior and attitude toward others, whether positive or negative

Pocty a postavení mohou změnit chování

Ex: The CEO's promotion to a higher position brought out a more arrogant side of him, demonstrating how honors change manners.

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pride comes before a fall

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used to imply that excessive pride or overconfidence can lead to a person's downfall or failure

Přehnaná pýcha může vést k pádu

Ex: The CEO's pride and unwillingness to listen to feedback from his team members ended up costing the company millions of dollars, proving once again that pride comes before a fall.

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pride feels no pain

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used to imply that pride can cause a person to ignore or overlook discomfort or suffering, prioritizing maintaining their pride over resolving their problems or receiving help

Pýcha může bránit přiznat bolest nebo přijmout pomoc

Ex: Despite the blisters on his feet, John refused to admit he couldn't finish the hike; pride feels no pain.

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self-praise is no recommendation

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used to imply that when a person praises their own abilities or accomplishments, it is not a reliable or trustworthy recommendation compared to the opinions of others

Sebechvála není spolehlivým důkazem schopností

Ex: Despite the fact that the job applicant was highly qualified, his constant self-praise during the interview made the hiring manager question his suitability for the role, as self-praise is no recommendation.

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arrogance diminishes wisdom

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used to highlight the negative impact of arrogance on a person's ability to gain and apply knowledge and wisdom

Arogance ubírá moudrost

Ex: Despite knowing that he lacked knowledge on the topic, Tom refused to listen to the opinions of experts, proving that arrogance diminishes wisdom.

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if you have got it, flaunt it

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used to suggest that if one has a desirable quality or possession, it is acceptable to show it off, emphasizing the idea of being proud of one's achievements or possessions

Máš-li něco, na co jsi hrdý

Ex: The athlete was in great physical shape and wanted to show off his physique, thinking that if you've got it, flaunt it, and posted a picture of himself shirtless on social media.

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Lidské Vlastnosti a Kvality
Přirozené Vlastnosti a Tendence	Trpělivost	Odvaha a Zbabělost	Upřímnost a Nepřímnost
Hrdost a Pokora	Lenost a Zahálka	Chamtivost	Egoismus
Fyzický vzhled	Zájmy a Preference

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