1852 Chinese Proverbs / Page 71
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The lone sheep is in danger of the wolf.1402.
The lone wolf may yet kill as many deer as a pack.1403.
The longer the night lasts, the more our dreams will be.1404.
The loss of one night's sleep is followed by ten days of inconvenience.1405.
The lotus root may be severed, but its fibered threads are still connected.1406.
The lotus springs from the mud.1407.
The main road is an easy way, but everyone loves the side streets.1408.
The main thing is that we can smile at our duties -- yes even at our suffering.1409.
The maker of laws must be severe; who executes them must be generous.1410.
The man is heaven and earth in miniature.1411.
The man who comes with a tale about others has himself an ax to grind.1412.
The man who comes with a talk about others has himself an ax to grind.1413.
The man who does not learn is dark, like one walking in the night.1414.
The man who is not destined to die will be cured by medicine.1415.
The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.1416.
The man who says it can't be done should not interrupt the person doing it.1417.
The man who says it cannot be done, should not interrupt a man who is doing it.1418.
The man who strikes first admits that his ideas have given out.1419.
The man who wakes up and finds himself famous hasn't been asleep.1420.
The man whose conscience is clear will never fear a knock on the door at midnight.