Chinese Proverbs ( 10 of 105 )
There are two perfectly good men, one dead, and the other unborn
There are two perfectly good men, one dead, and the other unborn
Quarreling is like cutting water with a sword.
Quarreling is like cutting water with a sword.
A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.
A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.
If we don't change our direction we're likely to end up where we're headed.
If we don't change our direction we're likely to end up where we're headed.
Don't consider your reputation and you may do anything you like
Don't consider your reputation and you may do anything you like
Clear conscience never fears midnight knocking.
Clear conscience never fears midnight knocking.
The palest ink is better than the best memory.
The palest ink is better than the best memory.
Pleasure for one hour, a bottle of wine. Pleasure for one year a marriage; but pleasure for a lifetime, a read more
Pleasure for one hour, a bottle of wine. Pleasure for one year a marriage; but pleasure for a lifetime, a garden.
He who could foresee affairs three days in advance would be rich for thousands of years.
He who could foresee affairs three days in advance would be rich for thousands of years.
A diamond with a flaw is better than a common stone that is perfect.
A diamond with a flaw is better than a common stone that is perfect.
