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Measure thrice, cut once.

Measure thrice, cut once. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Plan carefully. (A rough translation of a Bulgarian proverb)

Fortune visits only once.

Fortune visits only once. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Don’t miss a good opportunity. (Translated from an Armenian proverb)

There is no bitter (rice) crust to a hungry person.

There is no bitter (rice)crust to a hungry person. — This is translated from a Filipino proverb

When cat is absent, mice circle dance.

When cat is absent, mice circle dance. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… When the cat’s away, the mice will play. (This is translated from a Bosian proverb)

A fly that lands on a carabao feels itself superior to the carabao.

A fly that lands on a carabao feels itself superior to the carabao. — This is translated from a Filipino proverb