Though you don't believe in other gods, you believe in the god of thunder; though you don't believe in medicine generally, you believe in laxatives. (Chinese Proverb)
On entering a country, ask what is forbidden, on entering a village, ask what are the customs, on entering a private house, ask what should not be mentioned. (Chinese Proverb)
One never comes to pray in the Temple of Three Treasures if he is not in trouble. (Chinese Proverb)
Water thrown out is hard to put back into the container. (Chinese Proverb)
When joy is extreme, it is the forerunner of grief. (Chinese Proverb)
Whether we walk quickly or slowly, the road remains the same. (Chinese Proverb)
You can't tell the cost of food and fuel without being the head of a household; you can't appreciate the love of your parents without having children of your own. (Chinese Proverb)
A dish of carrot hastily cooked may still has soil not cleaned off the vegetable. (Chinese Proverb)