满招损,谦受益

mǎn zhāo sǔn , qiān shòu yì · man zhao sun , qian shou yi

Traditional 滿招損,謙受益

Meaning

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  1. (idiom) complacency leads to loss, modesty brings profit
  2. pride comes before a fall
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