Chinese Wisdom

Chinese wisdom, deeply rooted in thousands of years of history, philosophy, and cultural traditions, offers timeless insights into the human experience. It encompasses teachings from ancient scholars, sages, and thinkers such as Confucius, Laozi, and Sun Tzu, whose profound reflections on life, morality, harmony, and the natural world continue to resonate today. This wisdom emphasizes balance, simplicity, and the importance of understanding the interconnectedness of all things. Whether through proverbs, poetry, or philosophical musings, Chinese wisdom provides guidance on how to live with integrity, navigate challenges, and find inner peace. The following quotations capture the essence of Chinese wisdom, offering a glimpse into the depth of thought and the enduring relevance of these ancient teachings.

千里之行，始于足下
(Qiān lǐ zhī xíng, shǐ yú zú xià)
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
塞翁失马，焉知非福
(Sài wēng shī mǎ, yān zhī fēi fú)
“When the old man from the frontier lost his horse, how could he have known it would be a blessing in disguise?”
鱼与熊掌，不可兼得
(Yú yǔ xióng zhǎng, bù kě jiān dé)
“One cannot have both the fish and the bear’s paw.”
水滴石穿
(Shuǐ dī shí chuān)
“Dripping water can penetrate the stone.”
天下无难事，只怕有心人
(Tiān xià wú nán shì, zhǐ pà yǒu xīn rén)
“There is nothing difficult in the world as long as you set your mind to it.”
宁为玉碎，不为瓦全
(Nìng wéi yù suì, bù wéi wǎ quán)
“Better to be a broken piece of jade than an intact piece of pottery.”
百闻不如一见
(Bǎi wén bù rú yí jiàn)
“Seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times.”
家丑不可外扬
(Jiā chǒu bù kě wài yáng)
“Family shames must not be publicized.”
远水难救近火
(Yuǎn shuǐ nán jiù jìn huǒ)
“Far-away water does not put out a nearby fire.”
吃一堑长一智
(Chī yí qiàn cháng yí zhì)
“Fall in the moat and you’ll be wiser next time.”

英雄所见略同
(Yīng xióng suǒ jiàn lüè tóng)
“Heroes see the same thing.”
吉人自有天相
(Jí rén zì yǒu tiān xiāng)
“Heaven helps the worthy.”
化干戈为玉帛
(Huà gān gē wéi yù bó)
“Turn fighters into jade and silk.”
一失足成千古恨
(Yī shī zú chéng qiān gǔ hèn)
“One misstep can lead to a lifetime of regret.”
不怕慢，就怕站
(Bù pà màn, jiù pà zhàn)
“Do not fear moving slowly; fear only standing still.”
好事多磨
(Hǎo shì duō mó)
“Good things take time.”
人无远虑，必有近忧
(Rén wú yuǎn lǜ, bì yǒu jìn yōu)
“If a person does not plan for the future, they will face immediate troubles.”
三人行，必有我师
(Sān rén xíng, bì yǒu wǒ shī)
“In a group of three, there is always something to learn from others.”
不怕没文化，就怕没文化人
(Bù pà méi wén huà, jiù pà méi wén huà rén)
“It’s not the lack of education that’s frightening, but the lack of educated people.”
一言九鼎
(Yī yán jiǔ dǐng)
“A single word can weigh as much as nine tripods.”

千里之行，始于足下
(Qiān lǐ zhī xíng, shǐ yú zú xià)
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
不怕慢，就怕站
(Bù pà màn, jiù pà zhàn)
“Do not fear moving slowly; fear only standing still.”
有志者事竟成
(Yǒu zhì zhě shì jìng chéng)
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”
一寸光阴一寸金
(Yī cùn guāng yīn yī cùn jīn)
“An inch of time is an inch of gold.”
不怕一万，只怕万一
(Bù pà yī wàn, zhǐ pà wàn yī)
“Do not fear ten thousand things, but fear one in ten thousand.”
千里之行，始于足下
(Qiān lǐ zhī xíng, shǐ yú zú xià)
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
明日复明日
(Míng rì fù míng rì)
“Tomorrow and tomorrow again.”
不怕慢，就怕站
(Bù pà màn, jiù pà zhàn)
“Do not fear moving slowly; fear only standing still.”
有志者事竟成
(Yǒu zhì zhě shì jìng chéng)
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”
一言九鼎
(Yī yán jiǔ dǐng)
“A single word can weigh as much as nine tripods.”

三人行，必有我师
(Sān rén xíng, bì yǒu wǒ shī)
“In a group of three, there is always something to learn from others.”
不怕一万，只怕万一
(Bù pà yī wàn, zhǐ pà wàn yī)
“Do not fear ten thousand things, but fear one in ten thousand.”
有志者事竟成
(Yǒu zhì zhě shì jìng chéng)
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”
不怕慢，就怕站
(Bù pà màn, jiù pà zhàn)
“Do not fear moving slowly; fear only standing still.”
千里之行，始于足下
(Qiān lǐ zhī xíng, shǐ yú zú xià)
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
一失足成千古恨
(Yī shī zú chéng qiān gǔ hèn)
“One misstep can lead to a lifetime of regret.”
不怕慢，就怕站
(Bù pà màn, jiù pà zhàn)
“Do not fear moving slowly; fear only standing still.”
好事多磨
(Hǎo shì duō mó)
“Good things take time.”
人无远虑，必有近忧
(Rén wú yuǎn lǜ, bì yǒu jìn yōu)
“If a person does not plan for the future, they will face immediate troubles.”
千里之行，始于足下
(Qiān lǐ zhī xíng, shǐ yú zú xià)
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

不怕一万，只怕万一
(Bù pà yī wàn, zhǐ pà wàn yī)
“Do not fear ten thousand things, but fear one in ten thousand.”
有志者事竟成
(Yǒu zhì zhě shì jìng chéng)
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”
一言九鼎
(Yī yán jiǔ dǐng)
“A single word can weigh as much as nine tripods.”
三人行，必有我师
(Sān rén xíng, bì yǒu wǒ shī)
“In a group of three, there is always something to learn from others.”
千里之行，始于足下
(Qiān lǐ zhī xíng, shǐ yú zú xià)
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
明日复明日
(Míng rì fù míng rì)
“Tomorrow and tomorrow again.”
不怕慢，就怕站
(Bù pà màn, jiù pà zhàn)
“Do not fear moving slowly; fear only standing still.”
有志者事竟成
(Yǒu zhì zhě shì jìng chéng)
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”
不怕一万，只怕万一
(Bù pà yī wàn, zhǐ pà wàn yī)
“Do not fear ten thousand things, but fear one in ten thousand.”
一失足成千古恨
(Yī shī zú chéng qiān gǔ hèn)
“One misstep can lead to a lifetime of regret.”

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