I would rather be a poor man in a garret with plenty of good books to read than a king who did not love reading.
宁为穷汉住搁楼,拥有好书任我读,不愿身居帝王位,纵有好书不爱读。
I would rather be a poor man in a garret with plenty of good books to read than a king who did not love reading.
宁为穷汉住搁楼,拥有好书任我读,不愿身居帝王位,纵有好书不爱读。
A wise head makes a close mouth.
智者寡言。
Fame is a magnifying glass.
人怕出名,猪怕壮。
No one (or man) is born wise or learned.
人非生而知之者。
From the father comes honour; from the mother, comfort.
荣誉由父赐,安慰由母与。
Love laughs at locksmith.
春闺锁不住。
If you wish for peace, be prepared for war.
欲求和平必先备战。
A good winter brings a good summer.
严冬会带来盛夏
He is the wisest man who does not think himself so.
不自作聪明便是最聪明。