An optimist sees an opportunity in every calamity; a pessimist sees a calamity in every opportunity.

乐观的人在灾难中看到希望；悲观的人在希望中看到灾难。

An hour in the morning is worth two in the evening.

一日之计在於晨。

An evil chance seldom comes alone.

祸不单行。

A near friend is better than a far-dwelling kinsman.

远亲不如近邻。

A miss is as good as a mile.

失之毫厘，差之千里

A man knows his companion in a long journey and a little inn.

路遥知马力，日久见人心。

All shall be well, Jack shall have Jill.

有情人终成眷属。

A little wind kindles, much puts out the fire.

适可而止，过犹不及。

All covet, all lose.

贪多必失。

All is fair in war.

兵不厌诈。

A little leak will sink a great ship.

千丈之堤溃於蚁穴。

A little neglect may breed great mischief.

小不忍则乱大谋。

A hero is known in the time of misfortune.

时势造英雄。

A good medicine tastes bitter.

良药苦口，忠言逆耳。

A good winter brings a good summer.

瑞雪兆丰年。

A good marksman may miss.

智者千虑，必有一失。

After a storm comes a calm.

否极泰来。

After black clouds, clear weather.

否极泰来。

A fair face may hide a foul heart.

人不可貌相。

A faithful friend is hard to find.

益友难得。

A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit.

吃一堑，长一智。

A cock is valiant on his own dunghill.

夜郎自大。

A common danger causes common action.

同仇敌忾。

A contented mind is perpetual feast.

知足常乐。

Actions speak louder than words.

事实胜於雄辩。

A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner.

平静的海洋练不出熟练的水手。

A sow, when washed; returns to the muck.

江山易改，本性难移。