Chinese Proverbs

No possible rearrangement of bad eggs can ever make a good omelet.

If you fear that people will know – don’t do it.

In the midst of great anger, do not answer a man’s letter.

To save one life is better than to build a seven-story pagoda. 

Long visits bring short compliments.

Never be boastful; someone may come along who knew you as a child.

You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from flying over your head, but you can keep them from building nests in your hair.

He who tells me of my faults is my teacher; he who tells me of my virtues does me harm.

Words cannot change the truth. Being in the right does not depend on having a loud voice.

Behave towards everyone as if receiving a great guest.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

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

Patience is power; with time and patience the mulberry leaf becomes silk.