A young branch takes on all the bends that one gives it.
More Chinese Proverbs:
Lend money to someone who won't pay you back and he'll hate you.Chinese
If you must play, decide upon three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time.
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The best doctor prevents illness, an average doctor visits when the illness is imminent, and the unskilled doctor treats your present illness.
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A reed before the wind lives on, while mighty oaks do fall.
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Water from far away is no good for a fire close by.
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Beat your drum inside the house to spare the neighbors.
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