He comes with incense in one hand, in the other a spear

Similar sayings:

Better be kind at home than burn incense in a far place Better be kind at home than burn incense in a far place
You burn incense before the god, and then topple him You burn incense before the god, and then topple him
Better do a kindness near home than go far to burn incense Better do a kindness near home than go far to burn incense
You can’t clap with one hand only You can’t clap with one hand only
Flowers leave some of their fragrance in the hand that bestows them Flowers leave some of their fragrance in the hand that bestows them

Chinese sayings and proverbs