If you do not
step on the dog's tail, he will not bite you. [Interpretation]
"If
you do not step on the dog's tail, he will not bite you" -
Whenever you do what is wrong, you must prepare for
the consequences. This proverb is used in instances where someone invites
trouble to himself or herself by disturbing the peace of others or by going
beyond bounds.
When the vine
entwines your roof, it is time to cut it down.
He who asks questions
cannot avoid the answers.
The flood takes
him in, and the ebb takes him out.
She is like a
road - pretty but crooked.
The heart of
the wise man lies quiet like limpid water.
The cricket cries,
the year changes.
Thought breaks
the heart.
Knowledge is
better than riches.
Rain does not
fall on one roof alone. [Interpretation]
"Rain
does not fall on one roof alone" - It is important for
you to remember that the consequences of your act will not affect you alone.
If you do anything that brings good fortune, it will be shared by the entire
community. In the same sense, if you bring down a misfortune, it will affect
everybody in your community. This proverb indicates that you are not alone
and shouldn't do things as if no one else shares any attributes with you.
It seeks to remind people of the need to see things beyond their noses so
as not to be overbearing.
An elephant will
reach to the roof of the house.
A man's wealth
may be superior to him.
The tears of
the orphan run inside. [Interpretation]
"The
tears of the orphan run inside" - This proverb discloses
what befalls an orphan or any helpless person who faces misfortune. Whenever
the destitute faces any problem, no one comes forth to help him or her. It
is difficult for such a person to come out of the desperate situation unscathed.
Thus, whether he or she cries or not, it makes no difference because there
will be no one to sympathize with him/her. Instead of becoming demonstrative,
the destitute must learn to control his/her emotions because it will be pointless
to cry out, knowing very well that there is no helper.
Even if thin,
the elephant still remains the king of the forest.
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