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Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.
Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.
A dog won't forsake his master because of his poverty; a son never deserts his mother for her homely appearance.
A dog won't forsake his master because of his poverty; a son never deserts his mother for her homely appearance.
A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but read more
A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but very few real friends.
To learn what is good, a thousand days are not sufficient; to learn what is evil, an hour is too read more
To learn what is good, a thousand days are not sufficient; to learn what is evil, an hour is too long.
Reunion after long separation is even better than one's wedding night.
Reunion after long separation is even better than one's wedding night.
Don't open a shop unless you like to smile.
Don't open a shop unless you like to smile.
Anger is always more harmful than the insult that caused it.
Anger is always more harmful than the insult that caused it.
Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the people who are doing it.
Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the people who are doing it.
The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
