“Jade must be chiseled before it can be considered a gem -- Chinese Proverb”
“There is an ancient tribal proverb I once heard in India. It says that before we can see properly we must first shed our tears to clear the way.”
“A Chinese proverb reminds us:You cannot prevent birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair.”
“When the father helps the son, both smile. When the son helps the father, both cry.~ Chinese proverb”
“Quote: a banal proverb that is considered profound when uttered by a celebrity.”
“He remembered the old Chinese proverb, sometimes ascribed to Confucius: If you sit by the river for long enough, the body of your enemy will float by.”