别掉泪贱人会笑别低头皇冠会掉
[bié diào lèi jiàn rén huì xiào bié dī tóu huáng guān huì diào]
'Don't Cry, Or the Villain Will Laugh; Don’t Bow Down, Or the Crown Will Fall Off.' It warns not to give in to weakness or humiliation as doing so might lead to losing status or respect. The metaphor emphasizes maintaining dignity even in difficult times.