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Some Old Chinese quotes and words of wisdom

“If you stand straight, do not fear a crooked shadow.”
“Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.”
“Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.”
“You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head, but you can prevent their making a nest in your hair”

If you want happiness [...]

Chinese Sayings that will make you wiser

“Writing eases my suffering… writing is my way of reaffirming my own existence.”
“He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.”
“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.”
“A crane standing amidst a flock of chickens.”
“A dog won’t [...]

Chinese Proverbs and Idioms you can use!

“Money made through dishonest practices will not last long.”
“A sly rabbit will have three openings to its den.”
“A genius always presents himself as a fool”
” Courage knows no fear.”
” Learn to be content with what you have, and you will be a happy soul .”
“Honest advice is unpleasant to the ear ”
Chinese Proverb on strong [...]