One stone, two birds

One stone, two birds — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Killing two birds with one stone; Doing 2 things with one action. Source: Unknown. No similar line is known in Chinese texts and presumed a translation of an English saying, “Kill two birds with one stone.” (This is a Japanese proverb, [...]

Good remains are nice to have.

Good remains are nice to have. —  (This is a rough translation from a Breton proverb)

A tooth for a tooth.

A tooth for a tooth. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… An eye for an eye; to seek revenge in a manner in which one was injured. (This is a rough translation from a Chinese proverb)

The arrogant army will lose the battle for sure.

The arrogant army will lose the battle for sure. — The moral of this proverb, or a meaning could be anyone who is arrogant/over-confident about their own abilities will fail indeed. Comapre it to, Pride comes before the fall. (This is a rough translation from a Chinese proverb)

Pity without help does little good

Pity without help does little good —  (This is a rough translation from a Breton proverb)