Chinese Proverbs Quotes

Think of your own faults the first part of the night when you are awake, and the faults of others the latter part of the night when you are asleep

Distance tests a horse`s strength. Time reveals a person`s character.

Only the man who crosses the river at night knows the value of the light of day

He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever

A single conversation across the table with a wise person is worth a month`s study of books

To open a shop is easy, to keep it open is an art

Politeness wins the confidence of princes

One joy shatters a hundred griefs

To listen well, is as powerful a means of influence as to talk well, and is as essential to all true conversation

Don`t consider your reputation and you may do anything you like

If we don`t change our direction we`re likely to end up where we`re headed.

If you must play, decide on three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time

To understand your parents` love you must raise children yourself.

Parents who are afraid to put their foot down usually have children who step on their toes

Clear conscience never fears midnight knocking.

If you want happiness for a lifetime - help the next generation.

To get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping

When planning for a year, plant corn. When planning for a decade, plant trees. When planning for life, train and educate people.

A bride received into the home is like a horse that you have just bought; you break her in by constantly mounting her and continually beating her

It is harder to be poor without complaining than to be rich without boasting

A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion