Chinese proverbs

Clear conscience never fears midnight knocking.

Ethics Fear Integrity

What is whispered in the ear is often heard a hundred miles off.

Communication Gossip Perception

Better do a good deed near at home than go far away to burn incense.

Actions Kindness Priorities

If you stand straight do not fear a crooked shadow.

Confidence Motivational Overcoming

Dig a well before you are thirsty.

Planning

The dog in the kennel barks at his fleas; the dog that hunts does not feel them.

Animals Behavior

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

Growth Improvement Motivational

Virtuous ten years - still not enough; evil one day - too much already.

Evil Time Virtue

If you always give you will always have.

Abundance Generosity Gratitude

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.

Actions Growth Procrastination

Life is a dream walking, death is a going home.

Death Dreams Home

If you lose an hour in the morning, you have to hunt for it the rest of the day.

Productivity Time

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Motivational Perseverance Progress

If you must play, decide on three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time.

Advice Time

When rats infest the palace, a lame cat is better than the swiftest horse.

Animals Leadership Strategy

Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.

Actions Inspiration Motivational