It’s your own lantern; don’t poke holes in the paper

Similar sayings:

Every day cannot be a feast of lanterns Every day cannot be a feast of lanterns
Only he that has traveled the road knows where the holes are deep Only he that has traveled the road knows where the holes are deep
In shallow holes moles make fools of dragons In shallow holes moles make fools of dragons
A child’s life is like a piece of paper on which every passerby leaves a mark A child’s life is like a piece of paper on which every passerby leaves a mark
Paper can’t wrap up a fire Paper can’t wrap up a fire

Chinese sayings and proverbs