Riches add to the house, virtues to the man

Similar sayings:

Virtue practiced to be seen is not real virtue; vice which fears to be seen is real vice Virtue practiced to be seen is not real virtue; vice which fears to be seen is real vice
Patience is a virtue Patience is a virtue
Virtue never dwells alone, it always has neighbors Virtue never dwells alone, it always has neighbors
A book holds a house of gold A book holds a house of gold
The house with an old grandparent harbors a jewel The house with an old grandparent harbors a jewel

Chinese sayings and proverbs