A moment of patience can prevent a great disaster and a moment of impatience can ruin a whole life. (Chinese Proverb)
A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every passerby leaves a mark. (Chinese Proverb)
It is better to save your innocence at the expense of your honor than your country at the expense of your life. (Chinese Proverb)
If you would be happy for a week, take a wife; if you would be happy for a month, kill a pig; but if you would be happy all your life, plant a garden. (Chinese Proverb)