A single spark can start a prairie fire.

Anonymous

All things are difficult at the start.

Anonymous

A person leaves behind a reputation the same way a swallow leaves behind its call.

Wen Kang

Words spoken cannot be taken back.

Yan Yuan

An inch of time is worth an inch of gold, but an inch of gold can never buy an inch of time.

Wang Zhenbai

In hardship, we see true friendship.

Donglu Gukuangsheng

You reap what you sow.

Feng Menglong

Those who only desire for speed will fail.

Confucius

When people work together with one heart, they can even move Mount Tai.

Anonymous

Don’t miss out opportunities: time doesn’t come round again.

An Chongrong

Food is the priority of the people.

Sima Qian

Great wisdom can seem foolish to ordinary people.

Lao Tzu
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