A distant journey tests the strength of a horse and a long task proves the character of a man
路遥知马力日久见人心 A distant journey tests the strength of a horse and a long task proves the character of a man. 寿终正寝 To die a natural death ( to die in one's bed) .
Just as distance tests a horse's strength; time will reveal a person's sincerity ; distance tests the strength of a horse; and time reveals the true character of a person. ; Just as distance tests a horse's strength; time will reveal a person's sincerity.