More Chinese Proverbs

A needle is not sharp at both ends.... >>

A young branch takes on all the bends that one gives it.... >>

When the butcher dies, do you think we shall eat our pork with the bri... >>

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

Be on your guard against a silent dog and still water... >>

Other Proverbs

A fly may sting a horse and make him wince... (English) >>

The first step binds one to the second.... (French) >>

There is no need to bind up one's head before it is broken.... (Italian) >>

Neither handsome enough to kill, nor ugly enough to frighten... (Spanish) >>

One eye on the frying-pan and the other on the cat.... (Spanish) >>

Lift a stone only to drop on your own feet.

- Chinese Proverb