Taiwanese Proverbs
Sayings of Taiwanese origin Proverbs from ROC ( Taiwanese proverbs) A person is blessed once but troubles come many at once. Water can help a boat float, but it can also sink it. Want the horse to be hard working, but also don't want it to eat hay. A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song. A person needs a face, trees need bark. Try to save a dead horse as if it was still living. A fool judges people by the presents they give him. Something that looks good does not necessarily taste good. When weeding, if the roots aren't removed then the weed will simply be able to grow again. A beautiful person might not have a beautiful life. Many students have become kings or queens, but no teachers have. Some people prefer liquor, others prefer tofu, and some even like rotten salmon. Man who wants pretty nurse, must be patient. He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever. A hus...