1852 Chinese Proverbs / Page 172
- 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.
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