Людські Риси та Якості - Щирість і нещирість

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

хмурий погляд друга краще посмішки дурня

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

не всі друзі, що говорять з нами чесно

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

не бійся ворога, який нападає на тебе, а фальшивого друга, який тебе обіймає

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

фальшиві друзі набагато гірші від відкритих ворогів

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

гарні слова не змащують пастернак

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

лестощі, як і парфуми, слід нюхати, але не ковтати

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