The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today.
Take a second look; it costs you nothing.
Learning is like rowing upstream: not to advance is to drop back.
Talk does not cook rice.
Flies never get into an egg that has no crack.
Once a tree falls, the monkeys on it will scatter.
Keep your broken arm inside your sleeve.
You want no one to know it? Then don't do it.
The one who plants the tree is not the one who will enjoy its shade.
A new broom sweeps well and the old one leaves dirt behind
The fish trap exists because of the fish. Once you've gotten the fish you can forget the trap.
The rabbit snare exists because of the rabbit. Once you've gotten the rabbit, you can forget the snare.
Words exist because of meaning. Once you've gotten the meaning, you can forget the words. Where can I find a man who has forgotten words so I can talk with him?
The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you got to put up with the rain
If the only tool you have is a hammer, you will see everything as a nail.