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Think of your own faults the first part of the night when you are awake, and of the faults of others the latter part of the night when you are asleep. Chinese Proverb Sayings of Chinese Origin 
An inch of time cannot be bought with an inch of gold. Chinese Proverb Sayings of Chinese Origin 
It is later than you think. Chinese Proverb Sayings of Chinese Origin 
The greatest conqueror is he who overcomes the enemy without a blow. Chinese Proverb Sayings of Chinese Origin 
With virtue you can't be entirely poor; without virtue you can't really be rich. Chinese Proverb Sayings of Chinese Origin 
Great souls have wills; feeble ones have only wishes. Chinese Proverb Sayings of Chinese Origin 
Beauty is the wisdom of women. Wisdom is the beauty of men. Chinese Proverb Sayings of Chinese Origin 
Deep doubts, deep wisdom; small doubts, little wisdom. Chinese Proverb Sayings of Chinese Origin 
A single conversation across the table with a wise man is worth a month's study of books. Chinese Proverb Sayings of Chinese Origin 
If you wish to know the mind of a man, listen to his words. Chinese Proverb Sayings of Chinese Origin 
A man grows most tired while standing still. Chinese Proverb Sayings of Chinese Origin 
When we have nothing to worry about we are not doing much, and not doing much may supply us with plenty of future worries. Chinese Proverb Sayings of Chinese Origin 
It is not whether your words or actions are tough or gentle; it is the spirit behind your actions and words that announces your inner state. Ching Ning Chu Chinese-American Businesswoman, Lecturer, Author 
If you are not concerned about the outcome of a circumstance, you will experience no fear. Whatever the outcome will be, will be, whether you fear it or not. Ching Ning Chu Chinese-American Businesswoman, Lecturer, Author 
The hermit doesn't sleep at night, in love with the blue of the vacant moon. The cool of the breeze that rustles the trees rustles him too. Ching-An Chinese Book 
Compassion automatically invites you to relate with people because you no longer regard people as a drain on your energy. Chogyam Trungpa  
China has no income tax, no unemployment and not a single soldier outside its borders. Chou En Lai 1898-1976, Chinese Communist Leader 
It is truly said: It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires great strength to decide what to do. Chow Ching  
An actor is only merchandise. Chow Yun-Fat 1955-, Hong Kong Actor 
We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible. Chretien Malesherbes 1721-1794, French Statesman 
Oh, I'm not going to do anything to them. The thought that I might will be enough to keep them going. Chris Bowkett  
If you can react the same way to winning and losing, that's a big accomplishment. That quality is important because it stays with you the rest of your life, and there's going to be a life after tennis that's a lot longer than your tennis life. Chris Evert 1954-, American Tennis Player 
Ninety percent of my game is mental. It's my concentration that has gotten me this far. Chris Evert 1954-, American Tennis Player 
I always looked ahead. Chris Evert 1954-, American Tennis Player 
If you're a champion, you have to have it in your heart. Chris Evert 1954-, American Tennis Player 
You've got to take the initiative and play your game. In a decisive set, confidence is the difference. Chris Evert Lloyd 1954-, American Tennis Player 
Jesus says, ''I love you just the way you are. And I love you too much to let you stay the way you are.'' Chris Lyons  
Next Big Thing -- you hear all that crap. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't psyched. Chris O'Donnell 1970-, American Actor 
In a democracy everybody has a right to be represented, including the jerks. Chris Patten 1944-, British Statesman, Governor of Hong Kong 
Green politics at its worst amounts to a sort of Zen fascism; less extreme, it denounces growth and seeks to stop the world so that we can all get off. Chris Patten 1944-, British Statesman, Governor of Hong Kong 
There is a sort of exotic preposterousness about a lot of elections, the way arguments are made even cruder. Chris Patten 1944-, British Statesman, Governor of Hong Kong 
Being on tour sends me crazy, I drink too much and out comes the John McEnroe in me. Chrissie Hynde  
I have a fear of being boring. Christian Bale 1974-, British-born American Actor 
Women are most fascinating between the ages of thirty-five and forty, after they have won a few races and know how to pace themselves. Since few women ever pass forty, maximum fascination can continue indefinitely. Christian Dior 1905-1957, French Fashion Designer 
For me, elegance is not to pass unnoticed but to get to the very soul of what one is. Christian Lacroix  
Affliction, like the iron-smith, shapes as it smites. Christian Nevell Bovee 1820-1904, American Author, Lawyer 
Wine is a treacherous friend who you must always be on guard for. Christian Nevell Bovee 1820-1904, American Author, Lawyer 
The great artist is a slave to his ideals. Christian Nevell Bovee 1820-1904, American Author, Lawyer 
The beauty seen, is partly in him who sees it. Christian Nevell Bovee 1820-1904, American Author, Lawyer 
Every trait of beauty may be referred to some virtue, as to innocence, candour, generosity, modesty, or heroism. St. Pierre To cultivate the sense of the beautiful, is one of the most effectual ways of cultivating an appreciation of the divine goodness. Christian Nevell Bovee 1820-1904, American Author, Lawyer 
All men are alike in their lower natures; it is in their higher characters that they differ. Christian Nevell Bovee 1820-1904, American Author, Lawyer 
The cheerful live longest in years, and afterwards in our regards. Cheerfulness is the off-shoot of goodness. Christian Nevell Bovee 1820-1904, American Author, Lawyer 
Many children, many cares; no children, no felicity. Christian Nevell Bovee 1820-1904, American Author, Lawyer 
It is our relation to circumstances that determine their influence over us. The same wind that blows one ship into port may blow another off shore. Christian Nevell Bovee 1820-1904, American Author, Lawyer 
Self-distrust is the cause of most of our failure. In the assurance of strength there is strength, and, they are the weakest, however strong, who have no faith in themselves or their powers. Christian Nevell Bovee 1820-1904, American Author, Lawyer 
What we call conscience in many instances, is only a wholesome fear of the law. Christian Nevell Bovee 1820-1904, American Author, Lawyer 
Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave. Christian Nevell Bovee 1820-1904, American Author, Lawyer 
For cowards the road of desertion should be left open; they will carry over to the enemy nothing, but their fears. Christian Nevell Bovee 1820-1904, American Author, Lawyer 
No man is happy without a delusion of some kind. Delusions are as necessary to our happiness as realities. Christian Nevell Bovee 1820-1904, American Author, Lawyer 
We trifle when we assign limits to our desires, since nature hath set none. Christian Nevell Bovee 1820-1904, American Author, Lawyer 



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