Chinese Proverbs ( 10 of 105 )
One joy scatters a hundred griefs.
One joy scatters a hundred griefs.
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.
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.
Patience is power; with time and patience the mulberry leaf becomes silk.
Patience is power; with time and patience the mulberry leaf becomes silk.
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.
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.
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.
Great souls have wills; feeble ones have only wishes.
Great souls have wills; feeble ones have only wishes.
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.
With true friends . . . even water drunk together is sweet enough.
With true friends . . . even water drunk together is sweet enough.
