1852 Chinese Proverbs / Page 21
- 201. A thief cries "Stop thief!".
 - 202. A thief has more than two hands.
 - 203. A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom.
 - 204. A thousand cups of wine do not suffice when true friends meet, but half a sentence is too much when there is no meeting of minds.
 - 205. A thousand pounds and a bottle of hay are all one at domesday.
 - 206. A thousand workers, a thousand plans.
 - 207. A thriftless woman burns the entire candle looking for a match.
 - 208. A tiger cannot beat a crowd of monkeys.
 - 209. A tiger never returns to his prey he did not finish off.
 - 210. A tiger's head and a snake's tail.

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