1852 Chinese Proverbs / Page 86
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When a leopard dies, he leaves his coat. when a man dies, he leaves his name.1702.
When a man is crazy about a woman only she can cure him.1703.
When a woman talks to you, smile but do not listen.1704.
When buying a house, check the beams; when choosing a wife; check the mother.1705.
When eating bamboo sprouts, remember the man who planted them.1706.
When fate throws a dagger at you, there are only two ways to catch it: by the blade or by the handle.1707.
When going to an eating house, go to one that is filled with customers.1708.
When good fortune finally comes, no one can ever stop it.1709.
When joy is extreme, it is the forerunner of grief.1710.
When men are friendly the water is sweet.1711.
When men discuss the things which are to be, the rats laugh in the rafters.1712.
When men speak of the future, the gods laugh.1713.
When money is stolen you can only beat the dog.1714.
When people are no longer afraid of death, there is no use threatening them with it?1715.
When people only talk about things they understand then a great silence will descend upon the world.1716.
When planning for a year, plant corn. When planning for a decade, plant trees. When planning for life, train and educate people.1717.
When someone gives you a drop of water reward him with a never ending source.1718.
When the boat reaches mid-stream, it is too late to stop the leak.1719.
When the cat is gone, the mice come out to stretch.1720.
When the deal is done, discuss it no more; it is difficult to collect dispersed water.