Marking the boat where a sword falls overboard is a futile attempt to retrieve it, for the boat moves on, while the sword remains lost.
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Chinese proverbs are short, wise sayings that convey traditional values and life lessons.
- To keep carving without giving up; perseverance will carve even metal and stone.
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- To give up halfway; to abandon something unfinished.
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- Constant dripping wears away a stone; persistent effort can achieve success.
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- Practice makes perfect; skill comes from practice; through practice, skill arises.
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