to be falsely accused and condemned

rather teach others to hit their children, and not persuade others to divorce, it means it is better to teach others to teach their children well, instead of persuade others to get a divorce and break the family apart

Repentance comes too late

'virtue is its own reward'

please don't be upset; no hard feelings, no offense

Karen Mok, name of a Hong Kong actress and singer

one should be resolute (harden their hearts) and be willing to let go once they have decided on something (especially when compelled by circumstances) and not allow themselves any chance to renege

gutless; cowardly [colloquial]

to experience bad fortune; to be poor [colloquial]

Moscow

very great

don't speak

belonging to none other

nothing worse than

approximately

maca

Claude Monet

at one's wits' end

indescribable

too far behind to catch up

could it be

unpredictable

don't mention