Quotery
Quotes

Chinese Proverb

“Traditional Chinese Proverb” is not an individual author but a generic attribution used for sayings that emerged from Chinese oral and written tradition over long periods. Such proverbs are typically anonymous, shaped collectively, and transmitted across generations rather than traceable to a single, verifiable origin. They often condense practical observation, social values, and moral guidance into memorable, rhythmic phrasing suited to recitation and everyday use. Many circulate in multiple variants and may be adapted in different regions or historical contexts. In quotation collections, the label signals that the wording is conventional or widely repeated, while the precise first source, date, and original speaker remain unknown.