凡事总是由难而易

All things are difficult before they are easy.　　凡事总是由难而易。

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.　　只会用功不玩耍，聪明孩子也变傻。

A man becomes learned by asking questions.　　不耻下问才能有学问。

A man can do no more than he can.　　凡事都应量力而行。

A man cannot spin and reel at the same time.　　一心不能二用。

A man is known by his friends.　　什么人交什么朋友。