When eating bamboo sprouts, remember the man who planted them

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He who seeks revenge should remember to dig two graves He who seeks revenge should remember to dig two graves
Forget the favors you have given; remember those received Forget the favors you have given; remember those received
The one who plants the tree is not the one who will enjoy its shade The one who plants the tree is not the one who will enjoy its shade
Plant the crab-tree where you will it will never bear pippins Plant the crab-tree where you will it will never bear pippins
Patience is a bitter plant, but it has sweet fruit Patience is a bitter plant, but it has sweet fruit

Chinese sayings and proverbs