He who carves the Buddha never worships him

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Rotten wood cannot be carved Rotten wood cannot be carved
We forget even incense in easy times; come hard times, we embrace the Buddha’s feet We forget even incense in easy times; come hard times, we embrace the Buddha’s feet
Never argue with a man who buys ink by the barrel Never argue with a man who buys ink by the barrel

Chinese sayings and proverbs