- 满招损，谦受益 mǎnzhāosǔnqiānshòuyì complacency leads to loss, modesty brings benefit(idiom) Being self-satisfied brings harm, while remaining humble brings advantages; pride comes before a fall
- 谦受益，满招损 qiānshòuyìmǎnzhāosǔn modesty brings benefit and complacency leads to lossthe modest receive benefits while the conceited invite failure
