A kind word opens even the iron doors.
A kind word opens even the iron doors. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… you can succeed in anything by being polite (This is translated from a Bosian proverb)
Hasty work – shame for the craftsman.
Hasty work – shame for the craftsman. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Haste makes waste. (A rough translation of a Bulgarian proverb)
Kings war with one another; the ulu reed loses its life.
Kings war with one another; the ulu reed loses its life. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… While the kings make war, the civilians die. (Translated from a Bengali proverb)
Blind bear picks corn, picks one and drops one.
Blind bear picks corn, picks one and drops one. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… You will lose what you already have if you keep seeking for more. Take note… (Story) A bear (a bear, in Chinese culture, frequently symbolizes someone with little common sense) was picking corn and sticking the [...]
One hand won’t clap.
One hand won’t clap. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Some things can’t be done by one person alone. (Translated from an Armenian proverb)
