Proverbs from Journey to the West. Afterwords.

1. Nothing in the world is difficult, only for those who are determined: There is nothing in the world that cannot be achieved. As long as you are determined to do it, you will be able to accomplish it. Journey to the West - Chapter 2: "Wukong said: "This is difficult! But it is difficult!" The Patriarch said: "Nothing is difficult in the world, only for those who are willing." Hearing this, Wukong kowtowed." Also said: "Nothing is difficult in the world. I'm just afraid of people with bad intentions."

2. Three on credit is not as good as two on credit: It is a metaphor that the benefits promised are not as good as the existing ones. Journey to the West˙Chapter 3: "My old grandson won't go! I won't go! As the saying goes, 'Three on credit is not worth two'. I just hope that you will give away a pair of conveniences."

3. Don’t offend both hosts: one person will take charge of one thing to the end, without bothering the second person. Journey to the West˙Chapter 3: "Wukong said: 'A guest will not offend two hosts. If not, I would never leave this door.'" Also known as "A guest will not offend two hosts."

4. The emperor takes turns and will come to my house next year: It is a metaphor that people have good luck sometimes, and they will not always be inferior. Journey to the West˙Chapter 7: "As the saying goes: 'The emperor takes turns and comes to my house next year.' Just teach him to move out and give me the Heavenly Palace."

6. It's easy to borrow and return. , it is not difficult to borrow again: if you borrow something or money from someone, if you keep your word and return it on time, it will be easy to borrow again in the future. Journey to the West Chapter 16: "'I am worried that you will not return my treasure. I have nowhere to look for it, but I am happy to give it to you." The traveler said: "Is Lao Sun the person who cheats people face to face? This is called " It's easy to borrow and pay back again. 7. A gentleman doesn't care about past mistakes: Journey to the West Chapter 26: "Great Sage, the ancients said: "A gentleman doesn't care about old evils." Just mention him! Written by Bodhisattva. I’m here to welcome you!”

8. Tigers don’t eat tiger venom: Although tigers are ferocious, they don’t eat tiger pods. It is a metaphor that no matter how vicious a person is, he will not hurt his own children. Journey to the West˙Chapter 27: "As the saying goes: "Tiger's poison will not eat his children." With my clever words and smooth tongue, I can just coax him and teach him a good way." Also known as "Tiger's poison." "It will not eat its children", "Tiger poison will not eat its children".

9. The dragon swims in shallow water and is tricked by a shrimp: It is a metaphor that a capable person is in a difficult situation, unable to develop, and is bullied by a mediocre person. Journey to the West˙Chapter 28: "A dragon swims in shallow water and is tricked by shrimps; a tiger falls on a plain and is bullied by dogs. Even if good things come with many obstacles, who is like Monk Tang when he goes westward?"

10. A tiger falls on the plain and is bullied by dogs. : It is a metaphor that when a hero loses power, he is easily bullied by villains. Journey to the West: Chapter 28: "A dragon swims in shallow water and is tricked by shrimps; a tiger falls on the plain and is bullied by dogs. Even if good things come with many obstacles, who is like Monk Tang when he went west?"

11. Only when you are in charge do you know the price of firewood and rice: Only those who preside over the matter know how difficult it is. Journey to the West. Chapter 28: "When the traveler was here, the old monk had everything he asked for; today it is my turn, as the saying goes, 'Only when you are in charge of the family do you know the price of firewood and rice, and when you raise a son, you will know the kindness of your parents.'"

12. It’s easy to do business if someone comes to you: It’s easy to deal with the business that comes to you. It is a metaphor for waiting for hard work, and it is easy to succeed. Journey to the West˙Chapter 28: "As the saying goes: 'It's easier to do business if you come to your door.' Just wait and catch him slowly."

13. Asking for help is worse than provocation: Asking people to do things, in a positive way Requests are not as effective as negative stimulation. Journey to the West˙Chapter 31: "Bajie thought again: "It is better to provoke the general than to provoke him."

14. Once a teacher, always a father: as long as Once you have been your teacher for a day, you will regard him as your father for the rest of your life. Journey to the West˙Chapter 31: "Brother Wan Wang remembers the feeling of 'for one day he is a teacher, and for life he is a father'. Please save him by all means!"

15. There is no suffering in suffering, no hardship. Master: Without some hard training, you will not become a great person. Journey to the West˙Chapter 32: "Sweep away the dirt on your heart and wash away the dirt on your ears. If you don't suffer in the midst of suffering, it's hard to be a leader."

16. To increase the ambition of others and destroy one's own prestige: lift up Highlighting the other party will boost the other party's momentum, while underestimating one's own will demean oneself. Journey to the West? Chapter 32: "Your Majesty, how can you enhance the ambition of others and destroy your own prestige? Who are you praising?"

17. Saving one life is better than building a seven-level pagoda: Save One life of another is far better than building a seven-story pagoda for a temple. It is a metaphor for saving people's lives, which has immeasurable merit. Journey to the West˙Chapter 33: "Saving one life is better than building a seven-level pagoda. Just carry his child, and what about the "Big Dipper Sutra" and "Southern Dipper Sutra"!"

18. If you don’t come to the door for three years, you won’t be close to each other: This is a metaphor that even relatives will become unfamiliar after not seeing each other for three years. Journey to the West Chapter 40: "Brother! As the saying goes: "If you don't come to the door for three years, you won't even kiss him." Hey! You have been separated from him for five or six hundred years, and you have never returned a glass of wine, and you have no personal relationship with him. When you are invited by the festival, how can it recognize you? 19. Look at the monk's face and the Buddha's face: Look at your own feelings and the kindness of the third party. Journey to the West ˙ Chapter 42: "Bodhisattva, you are also suspicious. It is exactly "Looking at the monk's face and the Buddha's face." It must be a problem for my master!"

20. The strong dragon will not suppress the local snake: metaphor even if The mighty and powerful cannot suppress the arrogant and vicious people in the place. Journey to the West - Chapter 45: "Well, this is exactly what 'a strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake'." Or "A strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake."

21. Chickens do not eat food without work: It is a metaphor that people cannot accept preferential treatment or gifts without reason.

Journey to the West, Chapter 47: "As the saying goes: 'Chickens don't eat food without work.' You and I come in and express our gratitude to Shengzhai, but you still complain that you don't have enough to eat! Why don't you help others in need?" ”

22. Only know one, but not the other: the understanding of things is not clear and complete enough. Journey to the West, Chapter 47: "Brother, you only know one, but not the other. Now the road is steep and steep, and I am carrying a heavy load. It is really difficult to walk. I need to find a place to go, have a good sleep, and recuperate." Be energetic, and you will be able to bear the burden tomorrow."

23. The victorious cat is as happy as the tiger: describing being carried away by victory. Journey to the West Chapter 61: "The great sage is really happy. The ancients said: 'The victorious cat is as happy as the tiger', relying only on strength, not to mention the intention of the person coming."

24. A good death is worse than a bad life: As long as you live, even if you have to endure humiliation and torture, it is better than death. Journey to the West˙Chapter 63: "A good death is worse than a bad life. But leave me alive and let you teach me what to do."

25. Covering up your farts with your hands: It means to cover up your wrongdoing. . Journey to the West˙Chapter 72: "It's not easy to do door-to-door business! You farted, but you covered it with your hands. Where are you going!"

26. Birds have their own words, and animals have their own. Animal language: a metaphor for how each person has their own way of communicating and understanding each other. Journey to the West, Chapter 72: "It turns out that the demon made a net in the sky and captured these seven kinds of insects and leeches, but wanted to eat them. The ancient saying goes: "Birds have their own language, and beasts have their own animal language." At that time, these insects cried out. Spare my life, I wish to be my mother, so I will gather hundreds of flowers for the monster this spring, and look for flowers to show my filial piety to the fairies in the summer.”

27. I used to talk about sweet-talking gentlemen, but now I don’t believe in sweet-talking people: This is a metaphor for being deceived. From now on, I will no longer easily believe other people’s rhetoric. Journey to the West, Chapter 72: "When those demons heard this, their souls flew away, and they knelt down in the water and said, "I hope it is convenient for you! We were blind and caught your master by mistake. Although he was hanging there, we never dared to suffer any additional punishment. I hope you will be kind enough to spare my life, and I will pay some money to send your master to the West." Bajie waved his hand and said, "Don't say this! As the saying goes, "I used to be coaxed by sugar sellers, but I still don't believe it." "Sweet-tongued man." So he built a palladium and everyone walked! ’”

28. Monks from far away like to read scriptures; it means that people from outside are more valued. Journey to the West Chapter 72: As the saying goes, "Monks who come from far away like to read scriptures." Sisters! Don't be lazy, hurry up and have a fast.

29. Good things don’t go out, but bad things spread thousands of miles: Good things are not easy to spread, but bad things often spread quickly. Journey to the West - Chapter 73: "The traveler said: 'Good things don't go out, but bad things spread thousands of miles. If I convert to Buddhism now, you wouldn't know it.'"

30. Farting adds to the wind: Although the power of the metaphor is small, it is still helpful. Journey to the West˙Chapter 75: "As the saying goes: "Farts add wind." You can also give me some courage."

31. A snake cannot move without a head, and a bird cannot fly without wings: It is a metaphor that the masses lose their leader and cannot take any action. Journey to the West, Chapter 77: "There was not a single little demon left in the city. It was precisely 'Snakes cannot walk without heads, and birds cannot fly without wings.'" When he saw the Buddha accepting the demon king, they all fled for their lives. . ”

32. Don’t trust the straight and the straight, and beware of unkindness: Don’t just trust the other person’s apparent integrity, beware of the other person’s viciousness. Journey to the West˙Chapter 81: "If the fairies are not refined, they will not be effective. They will definitely fly in the clouds and ride in the mist, and they will definitely go out of the darkness and into the underworld. The ancients said it well: "Don't believe in the straight and the straight, and beware of the unkindness of others."

33. It is a crime to accuse someone of death and you will be punished with death: Falsely accusing others will result in the punishment of oneself. Advise not to make false accusations against others. Journey to the West˙Chapter 83: "As the saying goes: 'To accuse someone of a crime of death will lead to a crime of death' must be straightened out before it can be done."

34. A wise man does not do secret things: a bright-minded person People don't do shameful things in secret. Refers to dealing with people openly and honestly. Journey to the West˙Chapter 84: "I am not a night mouse who becomes a spirit. A wise man does not do secret things. I am the Great Sage Qitian who comes to earth to protect Monk Tang from going to the West to obtain scriptures."

35. Hands Putting a fish basket in can avoid the fishy smell: it means that since you have to do this, don’t worry about it. Journey to the West - Chapter 86: "The ancients said it well: 'Put your hand in the fish basket and you can't avoid the fishy smell.' If you don't do it, you won't stop; the commanders on the left and right will lead their soldiers to kill the monk!"

< p>36. Painting a tiger turns into a dog: The tiger is not painted like it is, but it is a dog that has lost all its power. It is a metaphor for people who aim too high but are not satisfied. Imitation is distorted and becomes. Chapter 88 of Journey to the West: "It is easy to teach people, but you have no way to use them to make our weapons. It is like "painting a tiger and turning it into a dog".

37. Whether there is still happiness or not: When things go to the extreme, they turn into the opposite. Journey to the West Chapter 96: "I have no choice but to break down the house." Under the sun, I took shelter from the wind and rain. I didn't dare to speak loudly for fear of being disturbed by evil spirits. I had to sit and stand all night long without sleeping. Life or not, happiness will be met with sorrow. ”

38. It’s easy to start but hard to end: Things are easy to start, but it’s difficult to have a satisfactory result. Journey to the West Chapter 96: "As the saying goes: 'It's easy to start but hard to end.' I only dare to send it off after I have achieved perfection."

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