One who walks along a river frequently cannot avoid getting his shoes wet.
More Chinese Proverbs:
You cannot propel yourself forward by patting yourself on the back.Chinese
An iron rod can be ground down to become a needle.
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Strong souls have willpower, weak ones only desires.
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Rivalry between scholars improves science.
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The delicacy of the feast is the learned guest.
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You cannot lose what you never had.
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