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To talk much and arrive nowhere is the same as climbing a tree to catch a fish.
To talk much and arrive nowhere is the same as climbing a tree to catch a fish.
A dog won't forsake his master because of his poverty; a son never deserts his mother for her homely appearance.
A dog won't forsake his master because of his poverty; a son never deserts his mother for her homely appearance.
Not the fastest horse can catch a word spoken in anger.
Not the fastest horse can catch a word spoken in anger.
Make happy those who are near, and those who are far will come.
Make happy those who are near, and those who are far will come.
A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.
A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.
Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.
Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.
A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers.
A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers.
Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still.
Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still.
To Know the road ahead, ask those coming back
To Know the road ahead, ask those coming back