A book is the same today as it always was and it will never change.
一本好书今天如此，将来也如此，永不改变。
一本好书今天如此，将来也如此，永不改变。
A book that remains shut is but a block.
有书闭卷不阅读，无异是一块木头。
有书闭卷不阅读，无异是一块木头。
A burden of one’s choice is not felt.
自己选的担子不嫌重。
自己选的担子不嫌重。
A burnt child dreads the fire.
一朝被蛇咬，十年怕井绳。
一朝被蛇咬，十年怕井绳。
A candle lights others and consumes itself.
蜡烛焚自身，光亮照别人。
蜡烛焚自身，光亮照别人。
A cat has nine lives.
猫有九条命。
猫有九条命。
A cat may look at a king.
猫也有权晋见国王。
猫也有权晋见国王。
