Sayings of Chinese Origin
A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.
Chinese Proverb – [Adversity]
A great fortune depends on luck, a small one on diligence.
Chinese Proverb – [Fortune]
A hundred men may make an encampment, but it takes a woman to make a home.
Chinese Proverb – [Home]
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Chinese Proverb – [Beginning]
A maker of idols is never an idolater.
Chinese Proverb – [Religion]
A man grows most tired while standing still.
Chinese Proverb – [Work]
A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but very few real friends.
Chinese Proverb – [Friends and Friendship]
A single conversation across the table with a wise man is worth a month's study of books.
Chinese Proverb – [Wisdom]
A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows the public opinion.
Chinese Proverb – [Decisions]
All people are your relatives, therefore expect only trouble from them.
Chinese Proverb – [Family]
An inch of time cannot be bought with an inch of gold.
Chinese Proverb – [Time and Time Management]
Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid only of standing still.
Chinese Proverb – [Progress]
Beauty is the wisdom of women. Wisdom is the beauty of men.
Chinese Proverb – [Wisdom]
Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without one.
Chinese Proverb – [Faults]
Better do a good deed near at home than go far away to burn incense.
Chinese Proverb – [Action]
Better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness.
Chinese Proverb – [Blame]
Biggest profits mean gravest risks.
Chinese Proverb – [Danger]
Ceremony is the smoke of friendship.
Chinese Proverb – [Ceremony]
Clear conscience never fears midnight knocking.
Chinese Proverb – [Character]
Climb mountains to see lowlands.
Chinese Proverb – [Growth]