Chinese Proverbs

It is harder to be poor without complaining than to be rich without boasting

It is harder to be poor without complaining than to be rich without boasting

The Gods cannot help those who do not seize opportunities

The Gods cannot help those who do not seize opportunities

Patience is power; with time and patience the mulberry leaf becomes silk.

Patience is power; with time and patience the mulberry leaf becomes silk.

You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests read more

You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair.

Medicine can only cure curable diseases, and then not always.

Medicine can only cure curable diseases, and then not always.