Friday, November 10, 2006

Ancient Chinese Proverbs

Chinese Proverb
The soldier who retreated 50 paces jeered at the one who retreated 100 paces.

Chinese Proverb
Good luck seldom comes in pairs but bad things never walk (occur) alone.

Chinese Proverb
Fight poison with poison.

Chinese Proverb
Tiger father begets tiger son.

Chinese Proverb
Man's schemes are inferior to those made by heaven.

Chinese Proverb
If you have money you can make the ghosts and devils turn your grind stone.

Chinese Proverb
You want your horse to look good but you also want it not to have to eat grass.

Chinese Proverb
There is no wave without wind.

Chinese Proverb
You cannot push a cow's head down unless it is drinking water by it's own will.

Chinese Proverb
The arrogant army will lose the battle for sure.

Chinese Proverb
Tens of thousands of bones will become ashes when one general achieves his fame.

Chinese Proverb
If you are in a hurry you will never get there.

Chinese Proverb
The crafty rabbit has three different entrances to its lair.

Chinese Proverb
Use attack as the tactic of defense.

Chinese Proverb
Set yourself as the standard.

Chinese Proverb
When you have musk, you will automatically have fragrance.

Chinese Proverb
You cannot fight a fire with water from far away.

Chinese Proverb
Paper cannot wrap up a fire.

Chinese Proverb
Men should worry about fame just as pigs about being fat.

Chinese Proverb
Even the most resourceful housewife cannot create miracles from a rice less pantry.

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