Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Some Proverbs To Live By

* "A thankless man never does a thankful deed."
- Danish Proverb

* He that wants to hang a dog, is sure to find a rope."
- Danish Proverb

* "The tongue speaks, but the head doesn't know."
- Russian Proverb

* "A favour is never lost." - French Proverb

* "Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh." - Burmese Proverb

* "Better be alone than in ill company." - Scottish Proverb

* "When wrathful words arise a closed mouth is soothing." - Irish Proverb

* "Another man's poison is not necessarily yours." - English Proverb

* "Greedy eaters dig their graves with their teeth." - French Proverb

* "Anger dies quickly with a good man." - English Proverb

With Metta,
Bro. Oh Teik Bin


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