Do not allow the sheep to die for a halfpenny of tar.
More Chinese Proverbs:
The winds of heaven change suddenly; so do human fortunes.Chinese
A thriftless woman burns the entire candle looking for a match.
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Don't open a shop unless you like to smile.
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If you are going to have a roast, a chicken is better than a phoenix.
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When money is stolen you can only beat the dog.
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To learn what is good, a thousand days are not sufficient; to learn what is evil, an hour is too long.
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