- “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Laozi (attributed)
- “A closed mouth catches no flies.” – Wang Yangming (attributed)
- “Patience is a bitter plant, but it bears sweet fruit.” – Li Qingzhao (attributed)
- “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese Proverb (Author unknown)
- “A diamond with a flaw is better than a pebble without imperfections.” – Confucius (attributed)
- “When the winds of change blow, some people build walls, while others build windmills.” – Chinese Proverb (Author unknown)
- “He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask remains a fool forever.” – Confucius (attributed)
- “When you need a book, you realize you don’t have enough.” – Lu You
- “Dripping water can penetrate even stone.” – Zhao Pu
- “The clumsy bird flies early.” – Cao Xueqin
- “The old man lost his horse; how could one know it was not a blessing?” – Jiao Xun
- “An inch of time is worth an inch of gold.” – Cao Yu
- “Contentment brings happiness.” – Cheng Yi
- “He who walks in the company of the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.” – Laozi
- “Experience is the best teacher.” – Cao Cao
- “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” – Deng Jiaxian
- “The road ahead is long and distant; I will seek and explore from top to bottom.” – Qu Yuan
- “The swift runner reaches the finish line first.” – Tao Yuanming
- “The peach and plum trees do not speak, yet people come to them on their own.” – Han Yu
- “Discussing military strategy on paper.” – Emperor Wu
Chinese Proverbs: Wisdom from Ancient Sages
