Chinese Proverb Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Chinese Proverb quotes, Chinese Proverb sayings, and Chinese Proverb proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

When you drink the water, remember the spring. Chinese Proverb
Two barrels of tears will not heal a bruise. Chinese Proverb
Gold cannot be pure, and people cannot be perfect. Chinese Proverb
A diamond with a flaw is worth more than a pebble without imperfections. Chinese Proverb
Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still. Chinese Proverb
The old are the precious gem in the center of the household. Chinese Proverb
Do not anxiously expect what is not yet come; do not vainly regret what is already past. Chinese Proverb
Heaven has a road, but no one travels it; Hell has no gate but men will dig to get there. Chinese Proverb
Giving your son a skill is better than giving him one thousand pieces of gold. Chinese Proverb
Tiger father begets tiger son. Chinese Proverb
A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study. Chinese Proverb
Deep doubts, deep wisdom; small doubts, little wisdom. Chinese Proverb
Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are. Chinese Proverb
A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom. Chinese Proverb
The rose has thorns only for those who would gather it. Chinese Proverb
A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives roses. Chinese Proverb
Parents who are afraid to put their foot down usually have children who step on their toes. Chinese Proverb
When eating bamboo sprouts, remember the man who planted them. Chinese Proverb
The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than them. Chinese Proverb
Eat less, taste more. Chinese Proverb
If you wish to know the mind of a man, listen to his words. Chinese Proverb
Pearls don't lie on the seashore. If you want one, you must dive for it. Chinese Proverb
You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying overhead, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair. Chinese Proverb
All cats love fish but fear to wet their paws. Chinese Proverb
Good people get cheated, just as good horses get ridden. Chinese Proverb
Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. Chinese Proverb
A wise man adapts himself to circumstances, as water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it. Chinese Proverb
The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials. Chinese Proverb
Think of your own faults the first part of the night when you are awake, and of the faults of others the latter part of the night when you are asleep. Chinese Proverb
To be uncertain is to be uncomfortable, but to be certain is to be ridiculous. Chinese Proverb