《增广贤文》中英（280）

须防一事不终

《增广贤文》

The Supplemented Collection of Adages

事事有功，须防一事不终；

人人道好，须防一人著恼。

    When you are good at everything, be aware that you may complete nothing.

    When something is praised by every person, be aware that it may bring upon you yourself vexation.

（江湖侠客吴仲湛 辑）