If you are hunting for a red deer then ignore the hares.
More Chinese Proverbs:
If you stand straight, do not fear a crooked shadow.Chinese
The main road is an easy way, but everyone loves the side streets.
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Great doubts deep wisdom. Small doubts little wisdom.
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Drunkards talk to the gods.
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Procrastination is the thief of time.
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Happy is the man who knows he's happy.
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