Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day

Meaning: Teaching someone is more valuable than doing things for them.

Origin: Often attributed to Chinese philosophy, though the exact origin is debated.

Translations

French: Donne un poisson à un homme et il mangera un jour (literally: Give a fish to a man and he eats for a day)
Spanish: Dale un pez a un hombre y comerá un día (literally: Give a fish to a man and he eats one day)
Japanese: 魚を与えるのではなく釣り方を教えよ (Sakana wo ataeru no de wa naku tsurikata wo oshieyo) (literally: Don't give the fish, teach how to fish)

All that glitters is not gold — Appearances can be misleading.
The best things in life are free — The most valuable experiences don't cost money.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it — Don't change something that's working well.
Money doesn't grow on trees — Money is hard to earn and should be spent wisely.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do — Adapt to local customs when visiting a new place.
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer — It's wise to monitor those who might harm you.

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