"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."
– Chinese Proverb

"Not the fastest horse can catch a word spoken in anger."
- Chinese Proverb

"He who cannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them."
– Chinese Proverb

"Do not forget small kindnesses and do not remember small faults."
- Chinese Proverb

"He who sacrifices his conscience to ambition burns a picture to obtain the ashes."
- Chinese proverb

"A courageous foe is better than a cowardly friend."
- Chinese Proverb