As a man sows, so shall he reap....

The moon waxes only to wane, and water surges only to overflow....

If you work hard enough at it,you can grind even an iron rod down to a needle....

The magistrates are free to set fires,while the common people are forbidden even to light lamps....

A wise head makes a close mouth....

Know the enemy, know yourself, and in every battle you will be victorious....

If the roots are not removed during weeding, the weeds will grow again when the winds of Spring blows....

If a person does not treat guests properly when athome, few will wish to entertain him when he is away from home....

Distant water can't put out a nearby fire, and a distant relative is not as helpful as a close neighbor....

Chatting with you for one night is more profitable than studying for ten years....

Jade must be chiseled before it can be considered a gem....

Fate brings people together no matter how far apart they may be....

With justice on your side, you can go anywhere; without it , you can't take a step....

Timely return of a loan makes it easier to borrow a second time....

One careless move forfeits the whole game....

A man once bitten by a snake will for ten years shy at a rope....

A word spoken is an arrow let fly. A word spoken is past recalling....

One single slip brings eternal regret. When looking back, you will find that your whole life has passed away....

When a man is at court, all his followers are in favor....

If one member of the family eats, the rest of the family will be happy for him or her and won't be hungry....