Going beyond is as bad as falling short.
More Chinese Proverbs:
When a finger points at the moon, the imbecile looks at the finger.Chinese
Large demands on oneself and little demands on others keep resentment at bay.
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No iron is so strong that it cannot be melted down, and no business so dirty that can be fixed with money.
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A horse with two masters is always skinny; the ship with two captains sinks.
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Outside noisy, inside empty.
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A courageous foe is better than a cowardly friend.
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