Beat the grass to frighten the snakes.
More Chinese Proverbs:
Fight fire with fire.Chinese
The happiness in your pocket, don't spend it all.
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Pass oneself off as one of the Yu pipe players in an ensemble.
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Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still.
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A diamond with a flaw is worth more than a pebble without imperfections.
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Virtue is not left to stand alone.
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