인간의 특성과 자질 - 성실함과 불성실함

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

친구의 찡그린 얼굴이 바보의 미소보다 낫다

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

모두가 우리를 공정하게 말하는 친구는 아니다

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

너를 공격하는 원수를 두려워하지 말고 너를 안아주는 가짜 친구를 두려워하라

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

거짓 친구는 열린 적보다 훨씬 더 나쁘다

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

좋은 말은 파스닙에 버터를 바르지 못할 것이다

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

아첨은 향수와 마찬가지로 냄새를 맡아야 하지만 삼키면 안 됩니다.

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