1852 Chinese Proverbs / Page 85
- 841. In the coldest flint there is hot fire.
 - 842. In the midst of great joy do not promise to give a man anything; in the midst of great anger do not answer a man's letter.
- 843. In the presence of princes the cleverest jester is mute.
- 844. Indulgences have more victims than swords.
- 845. Injure others, injure yourself.
- 846. Insanity is doing the same thing in the same way and expecting a different outcome.
- 847. Insects do not nest in a busy door-hinge.
- 848. Intelligence is endowed, but wisdom is learned.
- 849. It does not matter if your tavern sits in a remote location so long as the smell of your wine is appealing.
- 850. It is a little thing to starve to death; it is a serious matter to lose one's virtue.
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