Chinese Proverbs

Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.

Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.

Quarreling is like cutting water with a sword.

Quarreling is like cutting water with a sword.

If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you read more

If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.

The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.

The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.

Think of your own faults the first part of the night when you are awake, and the faults of others read more

Think of your own faults the first part of the night when you are awake, and the faults of others the latter part of the night when you are asleep