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If a person has ambition, things will be accomplished.

If a person has ambition, things will be accomplished.  — The moral of this proverb, or a meaning could be Where there is a will, there is a way (English equivalent). (This is a rough translation from a Chinese proverb)

Like the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, each one displaying his/her special feats.

Like the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, each one displaying his/her special feats. — The moral of this proverb, or a meaning could be Everyone has his/her own powers. (This is a rough translation from a Chinese proverb)

Jade that is not chiseled cannot become a gem.

Jade that is not chiseled cannot become a gem. — The moral of this proverb, or a meaning could be a person needs training and discipline to build character. (This is a rough translation from a Chinese proverb)

On this world there exists no such impossible tasks, they fear only those with perseverance.

On this world there exists no such impossible tasks, they fear only those with perseverance. — The moral of this proverb, or a meaning could be No task in this world is impossible so long as there are willing hearts.Compare this to the proverb, where there’s a will, there’s a way. (This is a rough [...]

Adding legs when painting a snake.

Adding legs when painting a snake. — The moral of this proverb, or a meaning could be Don’t overdo something. Compare it to the English equivalent: to gild the lily. (This is a rough translation from a Chinese proverb)