Mänskliga Egenskaper och Kvaliteter - Uppriktighet & ouppriktighet

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

en väns rynka pannan är bättre än en dåres leende

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

alla är inte vänner som talar oss rättvist

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

inte frukta fienden som attackerar dig, utan den falska vännen som kramar dig

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

falska vänner är mycket värre än öppna fiender

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

fina ord skall smörja ingen palsternacka

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

smicker, ungefär som parfym, bör luktas men inte sväljas

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