Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese, page 52

1827 proverbs and old sayings indochinese

Wheat stalks heavy with grain learn how to bow their heads.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about heads

Beauty is the wisdom of women. Wisdom is the beauty of men.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about beauty, wisdom, man

Girls marry to please parents, widows to please themselves.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about parents

Respect for ones parents is the highest duty of civil life.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about duty, parents, respect, life

He who cannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about enemies

To open a shop is easy -- the hard part is keeping it open.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

There are three truths: my truth, your truth and the truth.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about truth

He that is afraid to shake the dice will never throw a six.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

Do not insult the crocodile until you've crossed the river.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about contentment

No matter how big the sea may be, sometimes two ships meet.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

Water and words are easy to pour but impossible to recover.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about impossible, word, water

He who strikes the first blow admits he's lost the argument.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

When you drink water, remember where the mountain spring is.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about spring, drinking, water, contentment

To extend your life by a year, take one less bite each meal.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about life

Seeking fish? Don't dive in the pond; go home and get a net.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about fishing, home

The winds of the heavens shift suddenly; so does human fate.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about destiny, human imperfections

Don't mention the word dwarf in front of a short person.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about word, people

The gift itself can be light while carrying a heavy message.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about gifts, light

He who opens his heart for ambition, closes it for the rest.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about ambition, rest, heart

The heart is but the beach beside the sea that is the world.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about world, heart