More quotes from Chinese Proverbs
One may be old in years, but not in spirit, or poor in wealth, but not in ambition
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Anger is a luxury one cannot afford
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When you go to buy, don’t show your silver
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The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
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The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
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An old broom has its value. One should value previous contacts and avoid discarding old friends or people who have helped you before.
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Make the cap fit the head.Know where and when to make adjustments.
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Better to bend in the wind than to break.
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When the wind is great, bow before it; when the rain is heavy, yield to it.
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Any garment will fit one who is naked. One must adapt to circumstances, just as water must take the shape of its container.
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The best form of flattery is to master the art of listening.
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A young branch takes all the bends one gives it. The young can adapt to change with great ease.
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Adversity brings us into deep waters not to drown us, but to cleanse us.
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One who has never met adversity will not develop foresight.
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Don’t jump over a pit only to fall into a well.
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True beauty is eternal and cannot be destroyed.
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Be slow to promise but quick to perform
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Clumsy birds have need of early flight. Those with less ability should work harder instead of making excuses.
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If you don't want anyone to find out, Don't do it
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One moment of patience may ward off great disaster. One moment of impatience may ruin a whole life.
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A wise man adapts himself to circumstances, as water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it.
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One who learns the value of compromise acquires wisdom
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