Chinese Proverbs

To open a shop is easy, to keep it open is an art

To open a shop is easy, to keep it open is an art

Small ills are the fountains of most of our groans. Men trip not on mountains, they stumble on stones.

Small ills are the fountains of most of our groans. Men trip not on mountains, they stumble on stones.

In the midst of great joy, do not promise anyone anything. In the midst of great anger, do not answer read more

In the midst of great joy, do not promise anyone anything. In the midst of great anger, do not answer anyone 's letter.

Respect for ones parents is the highest duty of civil life.

Respect for ones parents is the highest duty of civil life.

If we do not change our direction, we are likely to end up where we are
headed.

If we do not change our direction, we are likely to end up where we are
headed.