When men speak of the future, the gods laugh.

When you want to test the depths of a stream, don't use both feet.

When you fall into a pit, either you get out or die.

You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair.

Although there exist many thousands of subjects for elegant conversation, there are persons who cannot meet a cripple without talking about feet.

Clear conscience never fears midnight knocking.

Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid only of standing still.

A hasty man drinks his tea with a fork.

Ceremony is the smoke of friendship.

Better do a good deed near at home than go far away to burn incense.