Make Bread While The Oven Is Hot
Make bread while the oven is hot.
Once A Friend, Always A Friend
Once a friend, always a friend.
You Can’t Take Blood From A Stone
You can’t take blood from a stone.
You Can Close The City Gates
You can close the city gates but not the mouths of men.
The Tongue Of Men Is
The tongue of men is the whip of god.
There Is Water In The Jug
There is water in the jug, and we’re going around thirsty.
Thick Body, Weak Soul
Thick body, weak soul.
The Fool’s Excuse Is Bigger
The fool’s excuse is bigger than the mistake he made.
There Are Three Kinds Of Enemy
There are three kinds of enemy: the enemy himself, the friends of your enemy, and the enemies of your friends.
To The Ant, A Few Drops Of Dew
To the ant, a few drops of dew is a flood.
The Shoemaker’s Shoes Have No Heels
The shoemaker’s shoes have no heels.
The Drowning Man Is
The drowning man is not troubled by rain.
The Needle Makes Clothes
The needle makes clothes but stays naked.
Uneaten Soup And Burned Mouth
Uneaten soup and burned mouth.
There Is No Need For Fish
There is no need for fish in an empty pond.
The Earth Is A Host
The earth is a host who kills his guests.
The Eyes Can Do A Thousand Things
The eyes can do a thousand things that the fingers can’t.
The Public Improves
The public improves the speaker’s speech.
Thinking Well Is Wise; Planning Well
Thinking well is wise; planning well, wiser; but doing well is the wisest and best of all.
The Mud That You Throw
The mud that you throw will fall on your own head.