Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese, page 50

1827 proverbs and old sayings indochinese

You can't expect both ends of a sugar cane to be as sweet.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about end, contentment

Lazy people always want to do everything at the same time.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about people, time

Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

Yellow gold is plentiful compared to white-haired friends.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

After three days without reading, talk becomes flavorless.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about day

Runaway son, a shining jewel; runaway daughter, tarnished.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

If you're born to be hanged, then you'll never be drowned.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about contentment

The gods cannot help those who do not seize opportunities.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about chance, gods, help

You must scale the mountain if you want to view the plain.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about contentment

A mantis stalking a cicada is unaware of an oriole behind.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

It is easier to visit your friends than to live with them.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

An accidental meeting is more pleasant than a planned one.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about meetings

A bridle for the tongue is a necessary piece of furniture.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

If you have nothing else to offer me, offer me your smile.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about smile, nothing, contentment

Everyone speaks well of the bridge which carries him over.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

A great fortune depends on luck, a small one on diligence.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about bad luck, good luck, wealth

You buy land, you buy stones; you buy meat, you buy bones.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about commerce, contentment

Whenever there is profit to be made then think of honesty.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about honesty

The water that bears the ship is the same that engulfs it.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about water

Make friends with what is good in a man and not his goods.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about good, good luck, man