人間の特性と資質 - 誠実さと不誠実さ

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

友人のしかめ面は愚か者の笑顔よりも優れている

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

全員が公平に話してくれる友達ではない

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

あなたを攻撃する敵を恐れるのではなく、あなたを抱きしめる偽の友人を恐れてください

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

偽りの友人は、あからさまな敵よりもはるかに悪い

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

素晴らしい言葉はパースニップに匹敵するものではない

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

お世辞は、香水と同じように、匂いを嗅ぐべきですが、飲み込んではなりません

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