Chinese proverb

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Era: Traditional
Place: China (traditional)

Folk and literary sayings from Chinese tradition; many circulate without a single named author.

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Be not afraid of growing slowly. Be afraid only of standing still.
— Chinese proverbGrowth
Drink water, remember the source.
— Chinese proverbGratitude
The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor people perfected without trials.
— Chinese proverbStrength
He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask remains a fool forever.
— Chinese proverbGrowth
A single conversation across the table with a wise person is better than ten years of study.
— Chinese proverbGrowth
A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a person perfected without trials.
— Chinese proverbStrength