"Three Men Make a Tiger" (三人成虎) is a powerful idiom that serves as a cautionary tale about the influence of repeated falsehoods. It encourages vigilance, critical thinking, and a healthy skepticism towards unverified information, making it a timeless and universally applicable piece of wisdom.
The Chinese idiom "jū yī fǎn sān" (举一反三) translates to "To find three other things from one example." This phrase is attributed to Confucius, who emphasized the importance of critical thinking and the ability to infer and deduce new information from a single piece of knowledge.
"To have bamboo in one's chest" (胸有成竹, xiōng yǒu chéng zhú) is a Chinese idiom that conveys the idea of having a well-thought-out plan or being confident and assured in one's approach.
"Tranquility yields transcendence" (宁静致远) is a Chinese idiom that encapsulates the idea that inner peace and calm can lead to profound insight and success.
This common expression (idiom) in Chinese is that experienced individuals, like the old horses in the story, have knowledge and wisdom that allows them to provide valuable guidance to others.
"A Frog at the bottom of a well" is a common Chinese idiom or phrase used to describe a person with limited outlook. Here is the (translated) folktale about the origin of the phrase.
This quote by Confucius, "Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated," offers a relevant lesson for today.
The proverb "知己知彼，百战不殆" (zhī jǐ zhī bǐ, bǎi zhàn bù dài), meaning "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles," is from Sun Tzu's ancient Chinese military treatise, "The Art of War" (孫子兵法).
The proverb, "Dripping water can penetrate the stone." 水滴石穿 (shuǐ dī shí chuān) illustrates the power of persistence and perseverance.
The quote "Never admire a man by his strength; judge him on how he uses it" is commonly attributed to Zhuangzi (庄子), an influential Daoist philosopher from ancient China.
Someone who has travelled only few steps farther than you knows something valuable that you don’t yet know. This proverb emphasizes the importance of seeking advice and guidance from those who have experience or knowledge in what you want to accomplish.
The proverb, "The Master Leads You to the Door, the Rest is Up to You". The literal translation suggests that the master or teacher can lead you to the entrance, but the actual cultivation or practice depends on the individual.
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