Chinese proverbs

A thousand cups of wine do not suffice when true friends meet, but half a sentence is too much when there is no meeting of minds.

One monk shoulders water by himself; two can still share the labor between them. When it comes to three, they have to go thirsty.

Today's beneficiary is the incarnation of his preexisting well-doer; the fate of one's next existence lies in his existence today.

A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but very few real friends.

If you want to know your past, look into your present conditions. If you want to know your future -- look into your present actions.

The superior doctor prevents sickness; The mediocre doctor attends to impending sickness; The inferior doctor treats actual sickness.

If you are planning for one year, grow rice. If you are planning for 20 years grow trees. If you are planning for centuries, grow men.

He who governs by his moral excellence may be compared to the Pole star which abides in its place while all other stars bow towards it.

To make good conversation there are a thousand subjects, but there are still those who cannot meet a cripple without talking about feet.

If you are planning for a year, sow rice if you are planning for a decade, plant trees if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.

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