Famous Proverbs
1855 Proverbs about Chinese / Page 171
1701.
Give one fish and he's fed for only a day. Teach one how to fish and he'll be free from hunger all his life.1702.
A good fortune may forebode a bad luck, which may in turn disguise a good fortune.1703.
A governor may commit arson while the governed are not allowed to light a lamp.1704.
Good will be rewarded with good and evil with evil; it is only a matter of time.1705.
Guard against disgrace in times of favor; be prepared for danger in times of safety.1706.
Have one's ears pierced only before the wedding ceremony starts.1707.
He who plays with fire may become its victim.1708.
He who stays near vermilion gets stained red; he who stays near ink gets stained black.1709.
Help the needy but not the poor.1710.
A honeyed mouth hides a daggered heart.