Do not tear down the east wall to repair the west

Similar sayings:

Two barrels of tears will not heal a bruise Two barrels of tears will not heal a bruise
A dog in desperation will leap over a wall A dog in desperation will leap over a wall
One family builds the wall, two families enjoy it One family builds the wall, two families enjoy it
Parents who are afraid to put their foot down usually have children who step on their toes Parents who are afraid to put their foot down usually have children who step on their toes

Chinese sayings and proverbs