Chinese Proverbs

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.

I don't know exactly what democracy is. But we need more of it.

I don't know exactly what democracy is. But we need more of it.

In the midst of great joy, do not promise anyone anything. In the midst of great anger, do not answer read more

In the midst of great joy, do not promise anyone anything. In the midst of great anger, do not answer anyone 's letter.

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 more you sweat in peacetime, the less you bleed during war.

The more you sweat in peacetime, the less you bleed during war.