A bad beginning makes a bad ending. 不善始者不善终。

A bad thing never dies. 遗臭万年。

A bad workman always blames his tools. 不会撑船怪河弯。

A bird in the hand is worth than two in the bush. 一鸟在手胜过双鸟在林。

A boaster and a liar are cousins-german. 吹牛与说谎本是同宗。

A bully is always a coward. 色厉内荏。

A burden of one's choice is not felt. 爱挑的担子不嫌重。

A candle lights others and consumes itself. 蜡烛照亮别人，却毁灭了自己。

A cat has 9 lives. 猫有九条命。

A cat may look at a king. 人人平等。

A close mouth catches no flies. 病从口入。

A constant guest is never welcome. 常客令人厌。

Actions speak louder than words. 事实胜于雄辩。

Adversity leads to prosperity. 穷则思变。

Adversity makes a man wise, not rich. 逆境出人才。

A fair death honors the whole life. 死得其所，流芳百世。

A faithful friend is hard to find. 知音难觅。

A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit. 吃一堑，长一智。