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فضیلت و رذیلت - ریاکاری و تظاهر

کشف امثال انگلیسی که تظاهر و ریاکاری را به تصویر می‌کشند، از جمله "پزشک، خودت را درمان کن" و "پر از ادب، پر از حیله".

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Virtue & Vice
people who live in glass houses should not throw stones

used to imply that people should avoid pointing out faults in others if they themselves have similar or worse faults

پیش از عیب‌جویی از دیگران، عیب خودت را ببین

پیش از عیب‌جویی از دیگران، عیب خودت را ببین

Ex: The celebrity was quick to judge others for their fashion choices, but someone pointed out that he had been caught wearing a similar outfit a few years ago.  It was a reminder that people who live in glass houses should not throw stones. 
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physician, heal thyself

used to suggest that before trying to address or correct the faults of others, a person should first focus on addressing their own shortcomings and improving themselves

پیش از اصلاح دیگران، خودت را اصلاح کن

پیش از اصلاح دیگران، خودت را اصلاح کن

Ex: The manager was criticizing his employees for being unproductive, but someone pointed out that he had been taking long breaks and leaving early.  As the saying goes, physician, heal thyself. 
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a honey tongue, a heart of gall

used to suggest that sweet talk or flattery may be used to manipulate or deceive others, emphasizing the need to be cautious of those who use such tactics

سخن شیرین می‌تواند بدخواهی را پنهان کند

سخن شیرین می‌تواند بدخواهی را پنهان کند

Ex: The celebrity's public persona was sweet and kind, but her staff knew that she could be demanding and difficult to work with - she had a honey tongue, but a heart of gall, as the saying goes. 
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barking dog (never|seldom) bites

used for saying that someone who makes a lot of noise or threats is unlikely to act upon them with any real harm or action

کسی که زیاد تهدید می‌کند، اغلب عمل نمی‌کند

کسی که زیاد تهدید می‌کند، اغلب عمل نمی‌کند

Ex: The boss was known for his angry outbursts, but his employees knew that he never followed through on his threats - a clear example of how a barking dog never bites. 
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be what you would seem to be

used to suggest that a person should act in a way that is consistent with the image they want to project to others, emphasizing the importance of being authentic in one's behavior

رفتارت با تصویری که نشان می‌دهی هماهنگ باشد

رفتارت با تصویری که نشان می‌دهی هماهنگ باشد

Ex: He always presented himself as honest and trustworthy, and because he believed in the saying 'be what you would seem to be,' he never lied or acted in a deceitful manner. 
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do as I say (and|,) not as I do

used to advise others to follow the speaker's advice or instructions, even if the speaker does not set a good example by following them

به حرفم عمل کن، نه به رفتارم

به حرفم عمل کن، نه به رفتارم

Ex: I told my son to never smoke, but he caught me smoking  and I had to remind him to do as I say and not as I do. 
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empty vessels make the most (noise|sound)

used to imply that those who are least knowledgeable or skilled tend to be the most talkative, while the more knowledgeable ones are often quieter

کم‌دانش‌ترها اغلب بیشتر حرف می‌زنند

کم‌دانش‌ترها اغلب بیشتر حرف می‌زنند

Ex: The internet is full of people who talk a big game, but when it comes to actually doing something, they disappear - it's a prime example of empty vessels making the most noise. 
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full of courtesy, full of craft

used to suggest that the person's apparent politeness and charm may be used as a means to achieve their own interests or objectives

ادب زیاد می‌تواند پوششی برای نیرنگ باشد

ادب زیاد می‌تواند پوششی برای نیرنگ باشد

Ex: The real estate agent was always polite to his clients, but he also knew how to use his charm to close a deal.  It's a classic example of 'full of courtesy, full of craft.' 
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