Wednesday, 26 December 2012
Proverbs
Spending it is like water soaking into sand.
Anonymous Chinese proverb
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
He who seeks revenge should remember to dig two graves.
If a man hurts you once, blame him. If that man hurts you twice, blame yourself.
If you are poor, though you dwell in the busy marketplace, no one will inquire about you; if you are rich, though you dwell in the heart of the mountains, you will have distant relatives.
With money one may command devils; without it one cannot even summon a man.
A man without money is like a wolf without teeth (Anonymous French proverb)
He who seeks revenge should remember to dig two graves.
If a man hurts you once, blame him. If that man hurts you twice, blame yourself.
If you are poor, though you dwell in the busy marketplace, no one will inquire about you; if you are rich, though you dwell in the heart of the mountains, you will have distant relatives.
With money one may command devils; without it one cannot even summon a man.
Anonymous Arabic Proverb
An army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep.
Do not stand in a place of danger trusting in miracles.
Never give advice in a crowd.
My enemy's enemy is my friend.
He who knows not and knows not that he knows not is a fool. Shun him.
He who knows not and knows that he knows not is simple. Teach him.
He who knows and knows not that he knows is asleep. Wake him.
He who knows and knows that he knows is wise. Follow him.
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