1852 Chinese Proverbs / Page 86
- 851. It is a sad situation for a son-in-law when his mother-in-law praises him.
 - 852. It is better to be entirely without a book than to believe it entirely.
- 853. It is better to be without a book than to believe it entirely.
- 854. It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.
- 855. It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.
- 856. It is better to save your innocence at the cost of your honor, than to save your country at the cost of your life.
- 857. It is better to start weaving your fishing nets than merely coveting fish at the water.
- 858. It is difficult to catch a black cat in a dark room -- especially if the cat isn't there.
- 859. It is difficult to repay the gifts you get at a wedding or a funeral.
- 860. It is easier to get a chicken back in the egg than to undo a slander.
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