You can’t clap with one hand only

Similar sayings:

He comes with incense in one hand, in the other a spear He comes with incense in one hand, in the other a spear
Flowers leave some of their fragrance in the hand that bestows them Flowers leave some of their fragrance in the hand that bestows them
Flowers leave some of their fragrance in the hand that bestows them Flowers leave some of their fragrance in the hand that bestows them
A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives you roses A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives you roses
No matter how stout one beam, it cannot support a house No matter how stout one beam, it cannot support a house

Chinese sayings and proverbs