The Dog Wags His Tail
The dog wags his tail, not for you, but for your bread.
Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions
Hell is paved with good intentions, and roofed with lost opportunities.
If One Is Desperate, One Will Find A Way
If one is desperate, one will find a way.
The Straight, Upright Tree Is The First To Be Cut Down
The straight, upright tree is the first to be cut down.
He Who Loves And Covets Riches Is A Fool
He who loves and covets riches is a fool.
One Dog Barks At Something
One dog barks at something, and the rest bark at him.
Your Tongue Can Make Or Break You
Your tongue can make or break you.
A Pure Heart Has Few Desires
A pure heart has few desires.
Give A Man A Fish, Feed Him For A Day
Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for life.
Not Much Can Be Done
Not much can be done when everyone is giving orders.
Never Cut What Can Be Untied
Never cut what can be untied.
One Man Spreads A False Report
One man spreads a false report, and a hundred report it as truth.
Man Combs His Hair Every Morning
Man combs his hair every morning. Why not his heart?
A Man Who Cannot Tolerate Small Misfortunes
A man who cannot tolerate small misfortunes can never accomplish great things.
A Son Takes After The Father
A son takes after the father.
Writing Chinese Characters In Front Of Confucius
Writing chinese characters in front of confucius.
The Door Of Good Works Is Difficult To Open
The door of good works is difficult to open—but when opened, it is difficult to close.
The Person Who Is Well Prepared
The person who is well prepared has already won half of the battle.
You Will Never Know Until You Try
You will never know until you try.
Visits Always Give A Pleasure
Visits always give a pleasure—if not the arriving, then the departing.