1852 Chinese Proverbs / Page 36
701. 
He who takes revenge for a small insult, will have a bigger one thrown at him.
702. 
He who thinks too much about every step he takes will stay on one leg all his life.
703. 
He who travels a lot becomes wise; he who is wise stays home.
704. 
He who trips and falls should not blame his foot.
705. 
He who wants to be a dragon must eat many little snakes.
706. 
He who was presented with an ox must give in return a horse.
707. 
Heaven has a road, but no one travels it; Hell has no gate but men will dig to get there.
708. 
Heaven lent you a soul Earth will lend a grave.
709. 
Heavenly music is interpreted differently by everyone.
710. 
Help the needy but not the poor.
711. 
Hidden dragons, crouching tigers.
712. 
Hit a stone with an egg.
713. 
Hold back some goods for a thousand days and you will be sure to sell at a profit.
714. 
Honey in his mouth, knives in his heart.
715. 
Honing your hatchet will not delay your effort of wood cutting.
716. 
How can you expect to find ivory in a dog's mouth?
717. 
How can you put out a fire set on a cart-load of firewood with only a cup of water.
718. 
I dreamed a thousand new paths. . . I woke and walked my old one.
719. 
I have money, you have money; so we are friends.
720. 
I hear and I forget, I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
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