Layered Chinese Proverbs ~
Chinese
proverbs are "layered". The superficial message becomes apparent
immediately. But as one re-reads, one discovers deeper meaning. The
examples here may help to explain why Chinese philosophers are seen as a
source of great wisdom.
- A book is like a garden carried in the pocket.
- An ant may well destroy a whole dam.
- Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.
- Behind an able man there are always other able men.
- Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.
- A book holds a house of gold.
- A clear conscience never fears midnight knocking.
- A closed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.
- Do not want others to know what you have done? Better not have done it anyways.
- A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song.
- A dog won't forsake his master because of his poverty; a son never deserts his mother for her homely appearance.
- Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without one.
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