Once bitten by an adder, you will never walk through the high grass again.
More Chinese Proverbs:
Happy is the man who knows he's happy.Chinese
The law is good, but people are not.
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If your strength is small, don't carry heavy burdens. If your words are worthless, don't give advice.
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Never has a man more need of his intelligence than when a fool asks him a question.
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There is no better sale than when you give a true friend what he needs.
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The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.
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