Burmese Proverbs
Sayings of Burmese origin When it rains, collect the water. Water can wear away even the hardest rock. The voluntary obedience of people depends on who is commanding them. The person who makes an error should be taught, and not made fun of. The excessively kind-hearted person becomes a slave. The child who is given everything he asks for usually won't succeed in life. The blind person never fears ghosts. Strength is defeated by a strong strategy. Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh. Seven days is the length of a guest's life. Only your real friends will tell you when your face is dirty. Only with a new ruler do you realize the value of the old. One sesame seed won't make oil. No matter how much care is taken, someone will always be misled. No child was ever born without having been conceived. Many people count other people's faults and ignore their own. If you trust before you try, you will repent before you die. If you truly wa...