The conquerors are kings; the defeated are bandits.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about criminals
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He who is sure of his victory will not start a war.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about victory, war
Virtue never dwells alone, it always has neighbors.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about virtue
Who arrives in the darkness departs as night falls.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about night
Going to law is losing a cow for the sake of a cat.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about law
Mankind scorns a virtuous man, but heaven does not.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about man
Even an accomplished physician cannot cure himself.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese
Patience is a bitter plant, but it has sweet fruit.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about bitter, patience
Shadows are formed all along the wishes of the sun.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about sun
One man tells a lie, dozens repeat it as the truth.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about lie, truth, man
Throw in a rock as someone is drowning in the well.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about rocks
It takes little effort to watch a man carry a load.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about man
When a king makes a mistake, all the people suffer.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about mistake, suffering, people
Those who hear not the music think the dancers mad.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about music
Watch the fire burn on the other side of the river.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about fire, fire brigade
No matter how big, one beam cannot support a house.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about home, house
When the cat is gone, the mice come out to stretch.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese
A speck on a jade stone won't obscure its radiance.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese
To enjoy a grander sight, climb to a greater height.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese
Those who set their minds on virtue will do no evil.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about virtue
