Better bend than break. 
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Similar proverbs in the same language
English
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Better bow than break.
Similar proverbs in another language
French
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Il vaut mieux plier que rompre.
It's better to bend than to break.
German
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Abbitte ist die beste Buße.
Repentance is the best repentance.
Czech
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Pyšným se Pán Bůh protiví, pokorným dává milost svou.
The Lord God opposes the proud, but gives his grace to the humble.
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Pokorné hlavy ani meč neseče.
The heads of the meek shall not be cut off by the sword.
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Pokora všude projde.
Humility comes through everywhere.
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Pokora mocnějšího přemáhá.
Humility overcomes the stronger.