人类特征与品质 - 真诚与不真诚

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

朋友的皱眉胜过傻瓜的微笑

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

并不是所有的朋友都对我们公平地说

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

不怕攻击你的敌人，只怕拥抱你的假朋友

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

虚假的朋友比公开的敌人更糟糕

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

花言巧语不会给防风草添油加醋

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

阿谀奉承就像香水一样，应该闻而不是吞下去

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