You can only endure the weaknesses of others by knowing your own. Flattery is the best persuader.
More Japanese Proverbs:
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From gods that are left alone, there is no curse.
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When the cat mourns for the mouse do not take her seriously.
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Even a fool knows the glow of gold.
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The character of a man lies not in his body but in his soul.
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There are no national frontiers to learning.
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