A melon forced off its vine is not sweet.
More Chinese Proverbs:
The best soldiers are not warlike.Chinese
The best soldiers are not warlike.
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They who know the truth are not equal to those who love it, and they who love it are not equal to those who find pleasure in it.
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Do everything at the right time and one day will seem like three.
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If rain bothers you, you can always jump into the sea.
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If you are not so strong, don't carry heavy burdens.
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