Selected proverbs - page 2
Even a thief takes ten years to learn his trade.
Japanese Proverb
Cold tea and cold rice are tolerable; cold looks and cold words aren't.
Japanese Proverb
It is better to be blind than to see things from only one point of view.
Hindi Proverb
Lazy people have no spare time.
Japanese Proverb
Learn good manners from those who don't have them.
Persian Proverb
If you make a mistake, don't hesitate to correct it.
Japanese Proverb
Before preparing to improve the world, first look around your own home three times.
Chinese Proverb
When an elephant is in trouble even a frog will kick him.
Hindi Proverb
Friendship is friendship but service is service.
Russian Proverb
The punishment of a liar is that he is never believed, even when he speaks the truth.
Jewish Proverb
Do not be wise in words – be wise in deeds.
Jewish Proverb
If you kick a stone in anger, you'll hurt your own foot.
Korean Proverb
If you want something done and done well, do it yourself.
American Proverb
Wise men honor their wives.
Bulgarian Proverb
Better a good neighbour than a distant friend.
Dutch Proverb
It's not shameful not to know, but it's shameful not to ask.
Azerbaijani Proverb
Respect others if you want to be respected.
Azerbaijani Proverb
A man who cannot tolerate small misfortunes can never accomplish great things.
Chinese Proverb
Be a lion at home and a fox abroad.
Persian Proverb
Gravediggers have their own gravediggers too.
Bulgarian Proverb
A man is known by the company he keeps.
Armenian Proverb
First mend yourself, and then mend others.
Jewish Proverb
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