Peace of mind makes the body healthy, but jealousy is like a cancer. 心态平和增进健康;妒忌他人如患毒癌。
A gentle answer quietens anger, but a harsh one stirs it up. 温和的回答平息怒气;粗暴的言语激起忿怒。
Better to eat vegetables withpeople you love than to eat the finest meat where there is hate.宁要粗茶淡饭而彼此相爱,不要酒肉满桌而彼此相恨。
Pride leads to destruction, and arrogance to downfall. 骄傲必亡;自大必败。 A man can inherit a house and money from his parents, but only the Lord can give him a sensible wife. 房屋财产受之父母;贤惠妻子受之上天。
A gossip can never keep a secret. Stay away from people who talk too much. 蜚短流长难保机密;好饶舌的不可结交。
If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. You will make
him burn with shame, and the Lord will reward you. 你的仇敌饿了,就给他吃,渴了,就给他喝。你这样做会使他羞愧交加,而上主要报答你。
Human desires are like the world of the dead----there is always for more. 阴间难满,欲壑难填。
How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. 得智慧胜似得金子;选聪明强如选银子。
Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to desist. 不要劳碌求富,要仰仗自己的聪明。

