When The Melon Is Ripe
When the melon is ripe it will drop of itself.
Many Men, Many Tongues
Many men, many tongues.
When You Go Abroad
When you go abroad, be afraid of showing your silver.
The Superior Man Is Not Fearful
The superior man is not fearful, even if poor.
When There Is No Fish In The River
When there is no fish in the river, shrimps are dear.
When You Travel By Boat
When you travel by boat, be prepared for a duck.
When The Tree Falls The Shade
When the tree falls the shade is gone.
Always Be Well Dressed
Always be well dressed, even when begging.
A Book Is A Good Friend
A book is a good friend when it lays bare the errors of the past.
A Foolish Bride Gets No Presents
A foolish bride gets no presents.
The Value Of Comfort Is
The value of comfort is only known when it is lost.