Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.

He who is drowned is not troubled by the rain.

—Chinese proverb

It is easy to get a thousand prescriptions but hard to get one single remedy.

—Chinese proverb

Teachers open the door. You enter by yourself.

—Chinese proverb

When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other.

—Chinese proverb

When you drink the water, remember the spring.

—Chinese proverb

Don't make use of another's mouth unless it has been lent to you.

—Belgian Proverb

Make your bargain before beginning to plow.

—Arab Proverb

Examine what is said, not him who speaks.

—Arab Proverb

When you have given nothing, ask for nothing.

—Albanian Proverb

If you refuse to be made straight when you are green, you will not be made straight when you are dry.

—African proverb