Seeing is believing.
Where there is a will, there is a way.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Have you ever heard these old sayings? Sayings are an important part of the language and culture of every society. Although sayings are usually simple and easy to remember, they are full of deep meaning. They come from the experience of generations of people, and from different walks of life. Take a look at these sayings:
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Well begun is half done.
Don't be penny wise and pound foolish.
Actions speak louder than words.
Many hands make light work.
These sayings help people understand the world and form good habits, or encourage people to work hard and as a team. Whether the sayings are in Chinese, English, or any other language, they share something in common.
Do you know the English for the Chinese saying "ai wu ji wu"? That's"Love me, love my dog".And "Every dog has his day" is similar to the Chinese saying "shi nian he dong, shi nian he xi". Although Chinese sayings use images of animals or things other than dogs, the meanings are almost the same. Human beings share similar hopes and fears.