Classic Proverbs from Three Treatises of Old: Worth Collecting Every Sentence
1. The eyes are messengers of love, the heart is meant to nurture desire; at the outset, it's driven by concern and worry; afterward, it leads to losing one's soul and spirit.
2. When business fails, it's only for a moment; when seeking a wife, it's for a lifetime.
3. All worldly sorrows stem from separation – death or parting.
4. Only for petty profits, you discard love and companionship.
5. The winter chill lingers, and spring arrives without its people. Morning comes with complaints of loneliness and displeasure, unwilling to try new clothes.
6. Like a dry branch, it stubbornly remains until drenched by rain.
7. Difficult days are long endured, but joys pass quickly.
8. Ordinary people are not expected to be relied upon; once they are in your heart, they're obsessed, constantly suffering.
9. Drawing a tiger is difficult; it's the bone you can't portray – knowing the appearance but not the heart.
10. Husband and wife are like birds from the same tree; when their destiny arrives, they fly away separately.
11. Fear not failure, for it brings harm.
12. As the saying goes: 'Without careful consideration, there's always regret.'
13. Just as in chess, a single misstep can ruin the entire game.
14. Good news comes to your door; bad news travels far.
15. Good men misinterpret past events and pass them on to future generations.
16. A friendly companion is cherished and their conversations are harmonious; a kindred spirit shares their thoughts.
17. Working tirelessly, like an arrow; walking rapidly, like a flying bird.
18. Joyful celebrations fade when ending a drink; sorrowful sighs fill the air when encountering misfortune.
19. The heavens are unpredictable; human life is fragile.
20. Destiny is predetermined in past lives, not a matter of forcing fate.
