Chinese Proverbs, Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings
602 Chinese Proverbs
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“In his decision the judge with seven reasons gives only one in
court.”
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“In reviling, it is not necessary to prepare a preliminary draft.”
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“In shallow holes moles make fools of dragons.”
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“In the broken nest there are no whole eggs.”
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“In the coldest flint there is hot fire.”
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“In the midst of great joy do not promise to give a man anything;
in the midst of great anger do not answer a man's letter.”
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“In the presence of princes the cleverest jester is mute.”
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“Insects do not nest in a busy door-hinge.”
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“It is better to be entirely without a book than to believe it
entirely.”
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“It is easier to know how to do than it is to do.”
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“It is harder to be poor without complaining than to be rich
without boasting.”
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“It is not economical to go to bed early to save the candles if
the result is twins.”
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“It is the beautiful bird which gets caged.”
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“It takes little effort to watch a man carry a load.”
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“It's as difficult to be rich without bragging as it is to be poor
without complaining.”
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“It's your own lantern; don't poke holes in the paper.”
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“Jade and men, both are sharpened by bitter tools.”
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“Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today.”
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“Judge not the horse by his saddle.”
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“Just as tall trees are known by their shadows, so are good men
known by their enemies.”
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“Just scales and full measure injure no man.”
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“Keep your broken arm inside your sleeve.”
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“Keep your chin up.”
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“Kill a chicken before a monkey.”
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“Kill one to warn a hundred.”
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