Malaysian Proverbs
Sayings of Malaysia origin A fool is like the big drum that beats fast but does not realize its hollowness. An ox with long horns, even if he does not butt, will be accused of butting. Anything with scales counts as fish. Do not be tricked into thinking that there are no crocodiles just because the water is still. Do not measure another man's coat on your body. Don't think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm. Don't use an axe to embroider. Fear to let spill a drop and you will spill a lot. Feasting is the physician's harvest. He who has learned how to steal, must learn how to hang. If there is no reason, why would the tempua bird nest on the low branches? If you are too shy to ask, you might lose your way. If you plant grass, you won't get rice No matter how big the whale is, a tiny harpoon can kill him. One can pay back the loan of gold, but one lies forever in debt to those who are kind. One who sits by the well will never go thirst...