Chinese Proverbs, Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings
602 Chinese Proverbs
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“Exaggeration is to paint a snake and add legs.”
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“Fail to steal the chicken while it ate up your bait grain.”
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“Failing to plan is planning to fail.”
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“Falling hurts least those who fly low.”
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“Far waters cannot quench near fires.”
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“Far-fetched and dear-bought is good for ladies.”
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“Farewell and be hanged; friends must part!”
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“Fight a wolf with a flex stalk.”
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“Fight fire with fire.”
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“Flowers leave a part of their fragrance in the hands that bestow
them.”
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“Flowers leave some of their fragrance in the hand that bestows
them.”
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“Flowing water never goes bad; our door hubs never gather
termites.”
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“For the sake of one good action, a hundred evil ones should be
forgotten.”
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“Forethought is easy, repentance hard.”
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“Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.”
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“Forget the favors you have given; remember those received.”
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“Fortune and flowers do not last forever.”
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“Four horses cannot overtake the tongue.”
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“Four things come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the
past life, and the neglected opportunity.”
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“Friend, do not try to borrow combs from shaven monks.”
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“From the lowly perspective of a dog's eyes, everyone looks short.”
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“Garden flowers larger, field flowers stronger.”
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“Garlands are not for every brow.”
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“Get the coffin ready and watch the man mend.”
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“Girls marry to please parents, widows to please themselves.”
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