满招损，谦受益
满招损，谦受益
mǎn zhāo sǔn , qiān shòu yì
(idiom) complacency leads to loss, modesty brings profit; pride comes before a fall
idiom
Traditional: 滿招損，謙受益
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- (idiom) (idiom) complacency leads to loss, modesty brings profit
- pride comes before a fall
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