Ciri-ciri & Kualitas Manusia - Ketulusan & Ketidaktulusan

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

cemberut seorang teman lebih baik daripada senyuman orang bodoh

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

semua bukanlah teman yang berbicara adil kepada kita

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

bukan takut pada musuh yang menyerangmu, tapi pada teman palsu yang memelukmu

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

teman palsu jauh lebih buruk daripada musuh terbuka

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

kata-kata yang bagus tidak akan membuat parsnip menjadi mentega

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

sanjungan, seperti halnya parfum, harus dicium tetapi tidak ditelan

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