1.留得青山在,不怕没柴烧。
While there is life there is hope.
2. 远水救不了近火。
Water far off will not quench a fire near at hand.
3. 鹬蚌相争,渔翁得利。
Two dogs fight for a bone, and a third runs away with it.
4.事与愿违,造化弄人。
The gods send nuts to those who have no teeth.
5. 五十步笑百步。
The pot calls the kettle black.