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Ancient Chinese Proverb

By Simran Khurana, About.com

Self Discipline: Ancient Chinese Proverb
A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

Wisdom: Ancient Chinese Proverb
A single conversation across a table with a wise man is worth a month's study of books.

Teacher: Ancient Chinese Proverb
Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still.

Optimism: Ancient Chinese Proverb
Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.

Knowledge: Ancient Chinese Proverb
He who asks a question is a fool for a minute; he who does not remains a fool forever.

Optimism: Ancient Chinese Proverb
If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come.

Patience: Ancient Chinese Proverb
If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

Perseverance, Persistence: Ancient Chinese Proverb
The journey is the reward.

Success: Ancient Chinese Proverb
There are many paths to the top of the mountain, but the view is always the same.

Patience: Ancient Chinese Proverb
With time and patience, the mulberry leaf becomes satin. With time and patience the mulberry leaf becomes a silk gown.

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