He always acts conspicuously, so the proverb 'The nail that sticks out gets hammered down' fits him perfectly.

He always acts conspicuously, which reminds me of the proverb, 'The nail that sticks out gets hammered down.'

He was able to find a solution from a difficult situation.

His jokes often turn out to be many a true word spoken in jest.

He is suffering from the consequences of his own actions. It's truly a case of reaping what one sows.

He admitted that it is difficult to execute the plan, saying 'it is easier said than done.'

He said, 'A nameless star comes out in the evening,' teaching me that achieving a goal is not easy.

He is truly a person who embodies the saying, 'A man of virtue will naturally attract admirers.'

He is truly demonstrating talent that surpasses his master, just as the saying 'the student has surpassed his or her teacher' goes.

He was my student, but now he has become so proficient that it can be said 'the student has surpassed his teacher.'