1. A man is not a horse because he was born in a stable. 人并不因为生在马厩里就成了马。

2. A man is not good or bad for one action. 判断人的好坏不能凭一次行为。

3. A horse is neither better nor worse for his trappings. 相马不可凭马的装饰。

4. A man knows his companion in a long journey and a little inn. 路遥知马力，日久见人心。

5. All are not saints that go to church. 去做礼拜者，未必皆圣人。

6. All are not merry that dance lightly. 表面高兴的，未必都快乐。

7. All are not hunters that blow the horn. 吹号角的未必都是猎人。

8. All are brave when the enemy flies. 敌人逃跑时，个个都勇敢。

9. All are not thieves that dogs bark at. 犬之所吠，并非皆贼。

10. All bread is not baked in one oven. 人心不同，犹如其面。

11. A man may lead a horse to the water, but he cannot make him drink. 牵马到河易，强马饮水难。

12. A hero is known in the time of misfortune. 时势造英雄。

13. A little wind kindles¹, much puts out the fire. 适可而止，过犹不及。