A bad word whispered will echo a hundred miles

Similar sayings:

What is whispered in your ear is often heard a hundred miles off What is whispered in your ear is often heard a hundred miles off
Many books do not use up words; many words do not use up thoughts Many books do not use up words; many words do not use up thoughts
Slow in word, swift in deed Slow in word, swift in deed
Deviate an inch, lose a thousand miles Deviate an inch, lose a thousand miles
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step

georgie, on November 14th, 2009 at 9:27 am Said:

amazing saying..
Chuck, on November 18th, 2009 at 9:29 am Said:

On your opening page for Chinese Proverbs the following 1st sentence is: Welcome to the largest Chinese proverbs colection.Please note that “collection” is spelled incorrectly. Thank for the site, it is a nice addition to my collection of quotation resources.
Chuck 2, on December 20th, 2009 at 6:14 am Said:

yes, but where are the chinese sentences? did they “forget” to write them? do you know a good site that has the original sentences as well as quality translations?

thx

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