Chinese Proverbs

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 great fortune depends on luck, a small one on diligence.

A great fortune depends on luck, a small one on diligence.

Distance tests a horse's strength. Time reveals a person's character.

Distance tests a horse's strength. Time reveals a person's character.

A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom.

A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom.

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.