Chinese Proverbs ( 10 of 105 )
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.
The palest ink is better than the best memory.
The palest ink is better than the best memory.
If a man fools me once, shame on him. If he fools me twice, shame on me.
If a man fools me once, shame on him. If he fools me twice, shame on me.
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.
A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows the public opinion.
A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows the public opinion.
Who is not satisfied with himself will grow; who is not sure of his own correctness will learn many things.
Who is not satisfied with himself will grow; who is not sure of his own correctness will learn many things.
Great souls have wills; feeble ones have only wishes.
Great souls have wills; feeble ones have only wishes.
If you are planning for one year, grow rice. If you are planning for 20 years grow trees. If you read more
If you are planning for one year, grow rice. If you are planning for 20 years grow trees. If you are planning for centuries, grow men.
With true friends . . . even water drunk together is sweet enough.
With true friends . . . even water drunk together is sweet enough.
