1852 Chinese Proverbs / Page 23
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Don't be a tiger's head with a snake's tail.442.
Don't build a new ship out of old wood.443.
Don't climb a tree to catch a fish.444.
Don't consider your reputation and you may do anything you like.445.
Don't count your chickens before they are hatched.446.
Don't cross the bridge until you come to it.447.
Don't curse the darkness – light a candle.448.
Don't curse the darkness, light a candle.449.
Don't draw a sword against a louse.450.
Don't expect from others what you can't promise them yourself.451.
Don't hang your conscience on your back.452.
Don't hit one on the face.453.
Don't let the falcon loose until you see the hare.454.
Don't let your tongue or your paintbrush wag your tail when they are making up an inventory.455.
Don't look back when you are walking along the edge of a wall.456.
Don't mention the word "dwarf" in front of a short person.457.
Don't open a shop unless you like to smile.458.
Don't promise something when you are full of joy; don't answer letters when you are full of anger.459.
Don't stand by the water and long for fish; go home and weave a net.460.
Don't strike a flea on a tiger's head.