Distant water won’t help to put out a fire close at hand.
More Chinese Proverbs:
Many books do not use up words; many words do not use up thoughts.Chinese
Alms given openly will be rewarded in secret.
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The spirit of women is made of quicksilver; their heart of wax.
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Honey in his mouth, knives in his heart.
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Water from far away is no good for a fire close by.
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Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.
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