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10 favorite ancient Chinese proverbs as selected personally by Dr. Dabic:
- Behind every able man, there are always other able men.
- Teacher opens the door, but you must enter by yourself.
- A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows the public opinion.
- He who cannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.
- If your strength is small, don't carry heavy burdens. If your words are worthless, don't give advice.
- A diamond with a flaw is better than a common stone that is perfect.
- Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.
- If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.
- You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair.
- The one who gives up his own, should dig two graves.