a man knows his companion in a long journey and a little inn. 路遥知马力，日久见人心。
a man may dig his grave with his teeth. 祸从口出。
a man may lead a horse to the water, but he cannot make him drink. 牵马到河易，强马饮水难。
a man may love his house well without riding on the ridge. 有宝何必人前夸。
a man may smile and smile and be villain. 笑里藏奸。
a man may talk like a wise man and yet act like a fool.
一个人可能说话像个聪明人，而行为像个大笨蛋。
a man of gladness seldom falls into madness. 生性乐天的人极少会变成疯子。
a man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds.
讲而不做，犹如花园里长满了荒草。
a man's actions show his character. 行为可显出一个人的品性。
a man who has friend must show himself friendly. 与朋友交，必须友好相处。
a man without a smiling face must not open a shop. 人无笑脸，不要开店。
a man without money is a bow without an arrow. 人无钱，犹如弓无箭。