In a calm sea, every man is a pilot. 平静的海上易驶船。

In a great river great fish are found; but take heed¹ lest you be drowned. 发现大河有大鱼，可得注意别溺毙。

In all things, it is better to hope than to despair. 凡事抱希望为佳，不应悲观而失望。

In an enemy spots are soon seen. 敌人的缺点容易找。

In books, are embalmed² the greatest thoughts of all ages. 历代最伟大的思想都载入史册而不朽。

In doing we learn. 行而知。

Industry if fortune''s right hand, and frugality³ her left. 勤勉是幸福的右手，节俭是幸福的左手。

Industry keeps the body healthy, the mind clear, the heart whole, the purse full. 勤奋使身体健康，使心情开朗，使思想专注，使经济充裕。

In every beginning think of the end. 思前顾后。

In every country dogs bite. 天下的狗都要咬人。

In every rank, great or small, ''Tis industry supports us all. 不论高的低的各级人士，所持的都是勤劳。

In for a penny, in for a pound 一不做，二不休。

In good years corn is hay, in ill years straw is corn. 丰年五谷贱如草，荒年稻草贵如粮。

In life, as in chess, forethought wins 人生如下棋，多谋得胜利。

In life''s earnest battle they only prevail, who daily march onward⁴ and never say fail. 在人生的搏斗中，只有日日前进不甘失败的人，才能获胜。

In moderating, not satisfying, desires, lies peace. 节欲不纵情，心情得安宁。

I now know that wars do not end wars. 如今我才弄明白，干戈不能化玉帛。

In prosperity caution, in adversity patience. 处顺境时要小心，处逆境时要耐心。

In prosperity think of adversity. 居安思危。

Interest will not lie. 兴趣不会说谎。

In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider. 顺利时要快乐，不利时要思索。

In the deepest water is the best fishing. 绝处能逢生。

In the election of a wife, as in a project of war, to err but once is to be undone⁵ for ever. 选择妻子也象策画战争，一时之错将成终身之恨。

In the end things will mend. 船到桥头自会直。

In the evening one may praise the day. 入夜方能赞美白昼。

In the grave the rich and poor lie equal. 人到黄泉，贫富同眠。

In the kingdom of blind men the one-eyed man is king. 盲人国里，独眼称王。

In the mirror we see the face; in wine, the heart. 明镜照容颜，醇酒见人心。

In the multitude of counsellors there is safety. 谋士多，保安全。

In the world, who knows not to swim goes to the bottom. 处世似游泳，不会即下沉。

In time of peace prepare for war. 居安思危。

In time of prosperity, friends will be plenty; In time of adversity, not one amongst twenty. 富在深山有远亲，穷在闹市无人问。

In water you may see your own face; in wine, the heart of another 水中可见自己的脸，酒中可见别人的心。

In wine there is truth. 酒后吐真言。

In youth the hours are golden in mature years they are silver, in old age they are leaden. 青年时代是黄金的，壮年时代是白银的，老年时代是灰铅的。