Цитата сообщения Spirit_of_Sky BHUTANESE PROVERBS/Бутанские пословицы

Whatever joy you seek, it can be achieved by yourself; whatever misery you seek, it can be found by yourself.

To know your limitations is the hallmark of a wise person.

If you tell the truth, people are not happy; if beaten with a stick, dogs are not happy.

The way the arrow is targeted is more essential than the way it is shot; the way you listen is more essential than the way you talk.

When there are too many carpenters, the door cannot be erected.

Never reveal all that you know to others: They might become shrewder than you!

The nose didn't smell the rotting head. (one doesn't see one's own faults or mistakes).

A fire should be extinguished when it is small; an enemy should be subdued while young.

Do not start your worldly life too late; do not start your religious life too early.

Fun and pleasure are located below the navel; the dispute and trouble are also located there.

If there is no financial involvement between relatives, the relationship is harmonious.

If the thought is good, (your) place and path are good; if the thought is bad, (your) place and path are bad.