Chinese Proverbs.
A haughty woman stumbles, for she eannot see what may be in her way.
Give heed to the voice of an old woman; sorrow has given her wisdom. Like sheep that be leaderless are many women come to gether for much talk.
Respect always a silent woman; great is the wisdom of the woman that holdeth her tongue. Trust not the woman that thinjceth more of herself than another; mercy will not dwell in her heart.
A beautiful woman knows not her charms, therefore is she beautiful, more so than the colours of the sea.
A woman that respects herself is more beautiful than a singe star; more beautiful than many stars at night.
A mother not spoken well of by her children is an enemy of the State; she should not live within the kingdom's wall.
A woman who mistakes her place can never return to where she first was; the path has b?en covered up from her eyes.
A woman that is not loved is a kite from which the string has been taken; she driveth with the wind and cometh to a long fall.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVI, Issue X, 9 March 1901, Page 471
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189Chinese Proverbs. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVI, Issue X, 9 March 1901, Page 471
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