There Are Pictures In Poems
There are pictures in poems, and poems in pictures.
When Words Are Many
When words are many there may be error.
The Superior Man’s Life Is
The superior man’s life is at the service of heaven.
The Man May Be Bad Whilst
The man may be bad whilst his manners are not.
Virtuous Men Are A Kingdom’s Treasure
Virtuous men are a kingdom’s treasure.
Though Breakfast Be Good
Though breakfast be good, dinner is better.
When A Rich Man Becomes Poor
When a rich man becomes poor he becomes a teacher.
Unjustly Gotten Happiness Are
Unjustly gotten happiness are followed by calamity.
Water Can Both Sustain
Water can both sustain and upset a ship.
The Superior Man’s Heart Is
The superior man’s heart is liberal and indulgent; the mean man’s heart is selfish and mean.
Win Your Lawsuit And Lose
Win your lawsuit and lose your money.
Tall Talk Is Followed By
Tall talk is followed by no true action.
When The Melon Is Ripe
When the melon is ripe it will drop of itself.
Many Men, Many Tongues
Many men, many tongues.
When You Go Abroad
When you go abroad, be afraid of showing your silver.
The Superior Man Is Not Fearful
The superior man is not fearful, even if poor.
When There Is No Fish In The River
When there is no fish in the river, shrimps are dear.
When You Travel By Boat
When you travel by boat, be prepared for a duck.
When The Tree Falls The Shade
When the tree falls the shade is gone.