1. A man is known by the company he keeps. 察其友知其人。 2. Vain glory blossoms but never bears. 虚荣能开花，但从不结果。 3. Venture a small fish to catch a great one. 吃小亏占大便宜。 4. Dying is as natural as living. 生死由命，富贵在天。 5. One foot is better than two crutches. 一只脚胜过两根拐杖。