Though you live near a forest, do not waste firewood

Similar sayings:

How can you put out a fire set on a cart-load of firewood with only a cup of water How can you put out a fire set on a cart-load of firewood with only a cup of water
Only when all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire Only when all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire
Don’t waste too many stones on one bird Don’t waste too many stones on one bird
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?

Chinese sayings and proverbs