Katangian at Kwalidad ng Tao - Katapatan at Kawalang-katapatan

used to suggest that honest feedback or reprimand, even if it may be initially unpleasant, holds more value and benefit than false or empty gestures

ang pagsimangot ng kaibigan ay mas mabuti kaysa ngiti ng tanga

used to imply that kind words or flattery from someone does not necessarily indicate true friendship

lahat ay hindi kaibigan na nagsasalita sa amin ng patas

used to warn against the potential harm caused by those who pretend to be friends but have ulterior motives, as they can deceive and betray a person from within

hindi takot sa kaaway na umaatake sayo, kundi sa pekeng kaibigan na yumakap sayo

used to imply that it is more dangerous to have friends who pretend to be loyal while secretly betraying you than to have enemies who are open about their hostility towards you

Ang mga huwad na kaibigan ay mas masahol pa sa bukas na mga kaaway

used to emphasize that empty words or flattery are not sufficient to accomplish a task or reach a goal; rather, it is the action and effort that count

mabubuting salita ay dapat mantikilya walang parsnips

used to advise that while flattering words may be pleasant to hear, one should not take them too seriously or believe them blindly

ang pambobola, katulad ng pabango, ay dapat amuyin ngunit hindi lunukin

used to suggest that copying or imitating someone else's behavior or style is a way of paying them a compliment or showing admiration for them