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Chinese Proverb

The greatest conqueror is he who overcomes the enemy without a blow. – Chinese Proverb

Great souls have wills; feeble ones have only wishes. – Chinese Proverb

A great fortune depends on luck, a small one on diligence. – Chinese Proverb

One joy scatters a hundred grieves. – Chinese Proverb

The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him. – Chinese Proverb

Who is not satisfied with himself will grow; who is not sure of his own correctness will learn many things. – Chinese Proverb

Ceremony is the smoke of friendship. – Chinese Proverb

To be uncertain is to be uncomfortable, but to be certain is to be ridiculous. – Chinese Proverb

Better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness. – Chinese Proverb

The tongue can paint what the eye cant see. – Chinese Proverb

He who sacrifices his conscience to ambition burns a picture to obtain the ashes. – Chinese Proverb

Never do anything standing that you can do sitting, or anything sitting that you can do lying down. – Chinese Proverb

Of all the thirty-six alternatives, running away is best. – Chinese Proverb

To climb a tree to catch a fish is talking much and doing nothing. – Chinese Proverb

Pleasure for one hour, a bottle of wine. Pleasure for one year a marriage; but pleasure for a lifetime, a garden. – Chinese Proverb

One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him. – Chinese Proverb

You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair. – Chinese Proverb

People live like birds in the woods: When the time comes, each must take flight. – Chinese Proverb

In the midst of great joy, do not promise anyone anything. In the midst of great anger, do not answer anyones letter. – Chinese Proverb

Everyone pushes a falling fence. – Chinese Proverb