1:like the man of Ch'i who was haunted by the fear that the sky might fall。
2:trying to put out a burning cart-load of faggots with a cup of water。
3:have eyes sharp enough to perceive an animal's autumn hair。
4:a single spark can start a prairie fire。
5:the anger makes one's hair stand on end。
6:every man has a share of responsibility for the fate of his country。
7:in the position of one riding a tiger。
8:rob the rich and help the poor。
9:fall short of success at the last stage。
10:past experience ,if not forgotten,is a guide for the future。
11:the road to happiness is strewn with setbacks。
12:smart as a rule,but this time a fool。
13:as a long road tests a horse's strength, so a long task proves a person's heart。
14:repeat what the book says。
15:be more than equal to a task。
16:running water is never stale and a door-hinge never gets worm-eaten。
17:if you want a pretence to whip a dog,say that he ate the frying pan。
18:leave somebody at large to better apprehend him。
19:everyone acts according to the nature of the man whom he serves。
20:save against a rainy day。