The wise man shapes himself to circumstances as water shapes itself to
the vessel that contains it.
Chinese Proverb
the vessel that contains it.
Chinese Proverb
Related:
- A single conversation across the table with a wise man is worth a months study
of books.
Chinese... - A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.
Chinese... - The man who comes with a tale about others has himself an ax to grind.
Chinese... - Since it is Reason which shapes and regulates all other things,
it ought not itself to be left in disorder. -- Epictetus... - A fool gives full vent to his anger,
but a wise man keeps himself under control Miscellaneous... - The miracle is not to fly in the air, or to walk on the water,
but to walk on the earth. -- Chinese... - When you drink the water, remember the spring.
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Chinese... - A peasant always hangs himself in his landlord's doorway.
Chinese... - A wise man's question contains half the answer.
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Solomon Ibn...
From the same category:
- He who has health has hope; and he who has hope,
has everything. Arab... - Long absent, soon forgotten.
Romanian... - In the midst of great joy do not promise a man anything;
in the midst of great anger do not answer a man's letter... - Fall seven times, stand up eight.
Japanese... - A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding
delights in wisdom.
Miscellaneous...
