Life Is Short
Life is short, but there’s a lot to be done.
The Dog Learns To Swim
The dog learns to swim when the water reaches his ears.
The Morning Is Wiser
The morning is wiser than the evening.
The Same Hammer
The same hammer that breaks the glass forges the steel.
The Tallest Blade Of Grass
The tallest blade of grass is the first to be cut by the scythe.
In The Garden Of Time
In the garden of time grows the flower of consolation.
There’s No Harm In Wine
There’s no harm in wine; it’s drunkenness that is at fault.
Love Has Its Own Language
Love has its own language, but marriage falls back on the local dialect.
The Thief Has A Chicken’s Heart
The thief has a chicken’s heart — he sleeps in fear.
Love Is Like A Glass
Love is like a glass that breaks if handled clumsily.
Our Eyes Are Our Enemies
Our eyes are our enemies.
One Who Sits Between Two Chairs
One who sits between two chairs may easily fall down.