Chinese Proverbs
Chinese Proverbs
truth
The broad-minded see the truth in different religions; the narrow-minded see only the differences
change direction likely
If we don't change our direction we're likely to end up where we're headed.
joy longer month sorrow
A day of sorrow is longer than a month of joy
anyone
If you don't want anyone to know it, don't do it
bends branch gives takes
A young branch takes on all the bends that one gives it
becomes days talk three
After three days without reading, talk becomes flavorless
broken eggs nest
In the broken nest there are no whole eggs
crosses knows light man night river value
Only the man who crosses the river at night knows the value of the light of day
add drawing finished legs snake
Add legs to the snake after you have finished drawing it
carry effort man takes watch
It takes little effort to watch a man carry a load.
days goods hold profit sell sure thousand
Hold back some goods for a thousand days and you will be sure to sell at a profit
common hall sweep
There is no one to sweep a common hall
free seats
Those who have free seats at a play hiss first
free seats
Those who have free seats at a play hiss first