More Chinese Proverbs

Prepare for calamity not yet in bud.... >>

The man who strikes first admits that his ideas have given out.... >>

The sinning is the best part of repentance... >>

A little pot boils easily... >>

A tiger never returns to his prey he did not finish off.... >>

Other Proverbs

Who sows thorns should not go barefoot.... (Italian) >>

Riches run after the rich, and poverty runs after the poor.... (French) >>

Right or wrong, 'tis our house up to the roof.... (Spanish) >>

If only I were a bird! Ah, but eating caterpillars?... (Spanish) >>

He who peeps through a hole will discover his dole.... (Spanish) >>

The old horse may die in someone's keeping.

- Chinese Proverb