A reed before the wind lives on, while mighty oaks do fall

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Though you live near a forest, do not waste firewood Though you live near a forest, do not waste firewood
He hath lived ill that knows not how to die well He hath lived ill that knows not how to die well
O man, you who do not live a hundred years, why fret a thousand minutes? O man, you who do not live a hundred years, why fret a thousand minutes?
If there is a wave there must be a wind If there is a wave there must be a wind
No wind, no waves No wind, no waves

DarkDragen, on August 2nd, 2009 at 7:14 pm Said:

I like this one. During deifficult times become like the Reed and bend, however if you are like the Oak and unbendable, you will fall.

This saying has many hidden truths to it.

Chinese sayings and proverbs