Chinese Proverb

117 quotes

One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade.

Do not be afraid of going slowly, be afraid only of standing still.

Deep roots are never reached by the frost.

A book is a garden you can carry in your pocket.

He who takes medicine and neglects to diet wastes the skill of his doctors.

If you want happiness for an hour — take a nap. If you want happiness for a lifetime — help someone.

A single conversation across the table with a wise man is worth a month’s study of books.

Life is an echo: what you send out comes back.

Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.

A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.