Chinese Proverbs

The more you sweat in peacetime, the less you bleed during war.

The more you sweat in peacetime, the less you bleed during war.

Politeness wins the confidence of princes

Politeness wins the confidence of princes

When planning for a year, plant corn. When planning for a decade, plant trees. When planning for life, train and read more

When planning for a year, plant corn. When planning for a decade, plant trees. When planning for life, train and educate people.

A wise old owl sat on an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke read more

A wise old owl sat on an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke the more he heard; Why aren't we like that wise old bird?

Of all the thirty-six alternatives, running away is best.

Of all the thirty-six alternatives, running away is best.