More Chinese Proverbs

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Govern a small family as you would cook a small fish, very gently.... >>

Every day cannot be a feast of lanterns.... >>

A crane standing amidst a flock of chickens... >>

A diamond with a flaw is worth more than a pebble without imperfection... >>

Other Proverbs

When poor, liberal; when rich, stingy.... (Spanish) >>

It is ill prizing of green barley.... (English) >>

One love drives out another.... (Spanish) >>

You surrender your freedom where you deposit your secret.... (Spanish) >>

When the corsair promises masses and candles, it goes ill wi... (Spanish) >>

Be not afraid of going slowly; be afraid only of standing still.

- Chinese Proverb