Distance tests a horse's strength. Time reveals a person's character.

Quote by Chinese Proverbs

Topics: Character Quotes, Testing Quotes, Time Quotes

Better to be a dog in times of peace than a human being in times...

Better to be a dog in times of peace than a human being in times...

Gold is tested by fire, people by God

Gold is tested by fire, people by God

With money you are a dragon; with no money, a worm.

With money you are a dragon; with no money, a worm.

For the sake of one good action a hundred evil ones should be forgotten

For the sake of one good action a hundred evil ones should be forgotten

A book holds a house of gold

A book holds a house of gold

Happiness is like a sunbeam, which the least shadow intercepts, while adversity is often as...

Happiness is like a sunbeam, which the least shadow intercepts, while adversity is often as...

A bride received into the home is like a horse that you have just bought;...

A bride received into the home is like a horse that you have just bought;...

The black dog gets the food; the white dog gets the blame

The black dog gets the food; the white dog gets the blame

A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion

A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion

When planning for a year, plant corn. When planning for a decade, plant trees. When...

When planning for a year, plant corn. When planning for a decade, plant trees. When...

Habits are cobwebs at first; cables at last

Habits are cobwebs at first; cables at last

Kissing is like drinking salted water: you drink and your thirst increases

Kissing is like drinking salted water: you drink and your thirst increases

A single conversation across the table with a wise person is worth a month's study...

A single conversation across the table with a wise person is worth a month's study...

Gold is tested by fire, man by gold

Gold is tested by fire, man by gold

Distance tests a horse's strength. Time reveals a person's character.

Distance tests a horse's strength. Time reveals a person's character.

Only the man who crosses the river at night knows the value of the light...

Only the man who crosses the river at night knows the value of the light...

Though you live near a forest, do not waste firewood

Though you live near a forest, do not waste firewood

To listen well, is as powerful a means of influence as to talk well, and...

To listen well, is as powerful a means of influence as to talk well, and...

To be a better listener you have to be less selfish and more curious.

To be a better listener you have to be less selfish and more curious.

The first duty of love is to listen.

The first duty of love is to listen.