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.
In The Lake Of Lies
In the lake of lies there are many dead fish.
Many Who Have Gold
Many who have gold in the house are looking for copper outside.
Partnership Is An Invention
Partnership is an invention of the devil.
The Moon Gives Us Light
The moon gives us light but no heat.
There Are Two Kinds Of Chinese
There are two kinds of Chinese: those who give wine and those who drink it.
Take Care Of Clothes
Take care of clothes since they are new, take care of your honor since you are young.
Once You Have Fallen
Once you have fallen into the water, you’re not scared of water any more.
No Year Has Two Summers
No year has two summers.
Misfortune Does Not Visit
Misfortune does not visit the weak-hearted.
There Will Come A Time
There will come a time when the seed will sprout.
It Takes All Kinds Of Trees
It takes all kinds of trees to make a forest.
There Were People Before Us
There were people before us and there will be people after us.
In Russia Every Day
In Russia every day is of thirty hours.