1852 Chinese Proverbs / Page 157
- 1561. Those who take medicine and neglect their diet waste the skill of the physician.
 - 1562. Those whose palm-kernels were cracked for them by a benevolent spirit should not forget to be humble.
- 1563. Though all rivers flow into it, the sea never overflows.
- 1564. Though talking face to face, their hearts are a thousand miles apart.
- 1565. Though the emperor be rich, he cannot buy one extra year.
- 1566. Though you don't believe in other gods, you believe in the god of thunder; though you don't believe in medicine generally, you believe in laxatives.
- 1567. Though you live near a forest, do not waste firewood.
- 1568. Three glasses of wine end a hundred quarrels.
- 1569. Three humble shoemakers brainstorming make a great statesman.
- 1570. Three simple shoemakers equal one brilliant strategist.
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