1. A bosom friend afar brings a distant land near.

海内存知己，天涯若比邻。

2. A common danger causes common action.

同舟共济。

3. A contented mind is a continual / perpetual feast.

知足常乐。

4. A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit.

吃一堑，长一智。

5. A guest should suit the convenience of the host.

客随主便。

6. A letter from home is a priceless treasure.

家书抵万金。

7. All rivers run into the sea.

殊途同归。

8. All time is no time when it is past.

机不可失，时不再来。

9. As heroes think, so thought Bruce.

英雄所见略同。

10. A young idler, an old beggar.

少壮不努力，老大徒伤悲。

11. Behind the mountains there are people to be found.

天外有天，山外有山。

12. Clumsy birds have to start flying early.

笨鸟先飞。