mǎn​zhāo​sǔn​qiān​shòu​yì

complacency leads to loss, modesty brings benefit

满招损,谦受益 滿招損,謙受益 mǎn​zhāo​sǔn​qiān​shòu​yì
complacency leads to loss, modesty brings benefit
(idiom) Being self-satisfied brings harm, while remaining humble brings advantages; pride comes before a fall

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