A fragile ego attracts toxic flatterers and repels honest mentors (损友来，益友却)
Chapter 5: Integrity & Authentic Communication (信)
DZG-111•Chapter 5: Integrity & Authentic Communication
损友来，益友却
— Sǔn Yǒu Lái, Yì Yǒu Què
Modern Translation & Meaning
"A fragile ego attracts toxic flatterers and repels honest mentors. To grow, you must be willing to embrace uncomfortable truths."
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