Larry Herzberg, Chinese Proverbs And Popular Sayings: With Observations On Culture And Language Quotes
Contentment can only be found in not envying others or comparing yourself to them but in being satisfied with what you have.
The sacrifices of time and money that Chinese friends will make for one another often go far beyond what is expected or accepted in Western society.
Because different cultures see a particular animal as representing a certain human virtue or vice, the use of animal imagery also allows for more colorful commentary on the human condition.
