A COLLECTION OF GOOD WORDS
中国谚语
Chinese Proverbs
Paper can't wrap up a fire.
纸包不住火。
One palm makes no applause.
一个巴掌拍不响。
Kill one to warn a hundred.
杀一儆百。
Disasters never come alone.
祸不单行。
Survive the Jaw of a Tiger.
从老虎的下巴上幸存下来。
If you bow at all, bow low.
如果你要鞠躬,那就低一点。
Rage is not without reason.
愤怒并非没有理由。
Outside noisy, inside empty.
外面吵,里面空。
A wicked book cannot repent.
一本坏书不会后悔。
A hasty man never wants woe.
性急的人永远不需要烦恼。
Many a little make a mickle.
积少成多。
A thief cries "Stop thief!".
小偷喊道:“抓住小偷!”
KEEP EXPLORING
沿着这个主题,再读几句。
If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.
如果你不能改变你的命运,那就改变你的态度。
Life is partly what we make it, and partly what it is made by the friends whom we choose.
生活一部分由我们创造,一部分由我们选择的朋友创造。
Do not hope to reach a destination without leaving the shore.
不要指望不离开海岸就能到达目的地。
A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but very few real friends.
一个人应该选择一个比他自己更好的朋友。世界上有很多熟人;但真正的朋友却寥寥无几。
With time and patience the mulberry leaf becomes a silk gown.
只要有时间和耐心,桑叶就会变成丝绸长袍。