One who would pick the roses must bear with the thorns.
More Chinese Proverbs:
Farewell and be hanged; friends must part!Chinese
As long as time is not pressing one does not burn incense; when it becomes urgent one kisses the feet of Buddha.
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Those who play with fire may become its victims.
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Think of your own faults the first part of the night when you are awake, and of the faults of others the latter part of the night when you are asleep.
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When the mantis hunts the locust, he forgets the shrike that's hunting him.
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If you ask for directions rudely, you might end up a long distance from your destination.
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