The man who comes with a tale about others has himself an ax to grind.

A thousand cups of wine do not suffice when true friends meet, but half a sentence is too much when there is no meeting of minds.

If you get up one more time than you fall you will make it through.

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

With time and patience the mulberry leaf becomes a silk gown.

He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.

A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom.

He who is drowned is not troubled by the rain.