A man sometimes discovers the girl of his dreams is a nightmare. The top of the ladder is a nice place, but very lonesome. A woman's beauty lasts as long as her disposition stays sweet. The best way for a man to remember his wife's birthday is to forget it just once. One rat dropping spoils a pot of rice.
Misery loves company, but happiness throws parties.
Always be happy. When the kettle is up to its neck in hot water, it still continues to sing. Teachers open the door, but you enter by yourself. If you always give you will always have. Confucius is credited with hundreds of statements, many of course that were never uttered by him.