One beam, no matter how big, cannot support an entire house on its own.
More Chinese Proverbs:
Enjoy yourself - it's later than you think.Chinese
He who restrains his appetite avoids debt.
Chinese
All cats love fish but fear to wet their paws.
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A rat who gnaws at a cat's tail invites destruction.
Chinese
The winds of heaven change suddenly; so do human fortunes.
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The black dog gets the food; the white dog gets the blame.
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