1852 Chinese Proverbs / Page 184
- 1831. You cannot pick up salt with dry fingers.
 - 1832. You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair.
- 1833. You cannot propel yourself forward by patting yourself on the back.
- 1834. You don't need a dog to catch a lame hare.
- 1835. You looked high and low till your iron shoes were worn out but still to no avail. Then you chanced upon it without ever looking.
- 1836. You must climb the mountain if you would see the plain.
- 1837. You must have crossed the river before you may tell the crocodile he has bad breath.
- 1838. You must scale the mountain if you want to view the plain.
- 1839. You must scale the mountains if you would view the plain.
- 1840. You need your wits about you the most when you are dealing with an idiot.
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