A needle is sharp only at one end.
More Chinese Proverbs:
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A beautiful flower is incomplete without its leaves.
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A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but very few real friends.
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To open a shop is easy -- the hard part is keeping it open.
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Learning is treasure no thief can touch.
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Even an accomplished physician cannot cure himself.
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