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.'

Keep a green tree in your heart and perhaps a singing bird will come. Chinese Proverb
Of all the stratagems, to know when to quit is the best. Chinese Proverb
There are always ears on the other side of the wall. Chinese Proverb
He who takes medicine and neglects to diet wastes the skill of his doctors. Chinese Proverb
He who takes medicine and neglects to diet wastes the skill of his doctors. Chinese Proverb
Great boast, small roast. Chinese Proverb
The wise man and the tortoise travel but never leave their home. Chinese Proverb
If you want 1 year of prosperity, grow grain. If you want 10 years of prosperity, grow trees. If you want 100 years of prosperity, grow people. Chinese Proverb
Not until just before dawn do people sleep best; not until people get old do they become wise. Chinese Proverb
A family with an old person has a living treasure of gold. Chinese Proverb
If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody. Chinese Proverb
Only when all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire. Chinese Proverb
A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark Chinese Proverb
He who takes medicine and neglects to diet wastes the skill of his doctors. Chinese Proverb
Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Chinese Proverb
A wise man adapts himself to circumstances, as water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it. Chinese Proverb
To understand your parents' love you must raise children yourself. Chinese Proverb
Tiger father begets tiger son. Chinese Proverb
At the gambling table, there are no fathers and sons. Chinese Proverb
A family in harmony will prosper in everything. Chinese Proverb
Forgo your anger for a moment and save yourself a hundred days of trouble. Chinese Proverb
In a broken nest there are few whole eggs. Chinese Proverb
Life is but a journey; death is returning home. Chinese Proverb
Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid only of standing still. Chinese Proverb
The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones. Chinese Proverb
The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials. Chinese Proverb
Every smile makes you a day younger. Chinese Proverb
Use your smile to change the world; don't let the world change your smile. Chinese Proverb
A lie has no legs, and cannot stand; but it has wings, and can fly far and wide. Chinese Proverb
All cats love fish but fear to wet their paws. Chinese Proverb