This document contains a collection of proverbs and sayings from various cultures. Some key themes that emerge are: accepting problems that cannot be solved, acting decisively after thoughtful reflection, maintaining composure in relationships, treating all people with equal kindness and respect, persevering through challenges, and taking responsibility for one's own growth and development.

2.  If a problem can be solved, then it’s not worth
worrying about it. If it can’t be solved, then it’s useless
to worry about it.
 Having taken the time to think, venture to act. Once you’ve
done so, stop thinking.
 Do not hold back that which is departing; do not chase
away that which is arriving.
 Fast means going slowly without interruption.
 It is better to be the enemy of a good person than the friend
of a bad one.
 There has never been a great individual who did not have
ordinary people at their side.

3.  A husband and wife should be similar to a hand and an
eye: when one’s hand hurts, the eyes cry; and when the
eyes cry, the hand wipes away one’s tears.
 The sun does not know who is right or who is wrong. It
shines without purpose and provides warmth to all.
 A frog in a well does not know the greatness of the sea.
 A long journey always begins with a short one.
 He who drinks does not know the dangers of wine; he
who doesn’t drink does not know its benefits.

4.  Even if a sword is only required once in a lifetime,
it should be worn all the time.
 Beautiful flowers do not bear good fruit.
 Grief, like a torn dress, should always be left at home.
 When one is in love, even the scars left by smallpox are
as beautiful as dimples on a person’s cheeks.
 No one has ever stumbled whilst lying in bed.
 One kind word can keep you warm for three
months of winter.

5.  Always make way for fools and madmen.
 If you want to paint a branch, you have to hear the
breath of the wind.
 Check seven times before ever doubting someone.
 Do everything that you can and leave the rest to
God.
 Excessive honesty often borders on stupidity.
 Fortune will always come in to a house with laughter.
 He who endures for just half an hour longer than
his opponent can achieve victory.

6.  As soon as stones can swim, leaves will sink.
 Even monkeys can fall from their trees.
 Cold tea and cold rice are tolerable; what is intolerable
is a cold gaze and harsh words.
 If you do not enter the tiger’s cave, you will not catch
its cub.
 If a woman wants something, she’ll climb a mountain
to get it.
 Ask a question and you feel shame for a moment. Not
asking and not knowing means you will feel shame for
your whole life.

7.  A bad craftsman never made a perfect vase.
 The earth always hardens after the rain.
 The deepest rivers flow in silence.
 If you decide to set off on your own journey, you’ll find
yourself alone for a thousand kilometers.
 He who strongly desires to rise up will think of a way to
build a ladder.