Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about Man, page 11

205 proverbs and old sayings indochinese about man

In the midst of great joy do not promise to give a man anything; in the midst of great anger do not answer a man's letter.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about man

If you are planning for one year, grow rice. If you are planning for 20 years grow trees. If you are planning for centuries, grow men.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about man

If you want a crop for one year, grow grain; if you want a crop for ten years, grow a tree; if you want a crop for a hundred years, grow men.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about man

Sometimes life can be as bitter as dragon tears. But whether dragon tears are bitter or sweat depends entirely on how each man perceives them.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about man

A horse cannot gain weight if not fed with extra fodder during the night; a man cannot become wealthy without earnings apart from his regular salaries.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about man