Pick up a sesame seed only to lose a watermelon.
More Chinese Proverbs:
Defeat is never a bitter brew until one agrees to swallow it.Chinese
A load of books does not equal one good teacher.
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Remove firewood from under a pot.
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Fuel is not sold in a forest, nor fish on a lake.
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If you want happiness for an hour -- take a nap
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A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every passerby leaves a mark.
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