A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study

Similar sayings:

Better die ten years early than live ten years poor Better die ten years early than live ten years poor
A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion
A man’s conversation is the mirror of his thoughts A man’s conversation is the mirror of his thoughts
A smile will gain you ten more years of life A smile will gain you ten more years of life
Virtuous for ten years is still not enough; evil for one day is too much already Virtuous for ten years is still not enough; evil for one day is too much already

Chinese sayings and proverbs