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Japanese Proverb Quotations

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The nail that sticks out is hammered down.
The go-between wears out a thousand sandals.
Experience is an expensive school, but a fool will learn from no other.
Who travels for love finds a thousand miles not longer than one.
In wealth many friends in poverty, not even relatives.
Art is the illusion of spontaneity.
We are no more than candles burning in the wind.
Fall down seven times, get up eight.
The reverse side also has a reverse side.
When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends.
You don't have to die heaven and hell are in this world too.
Fall seven times, stand up eight.
The reputation of a thousand years may be determined by the conduct of one hour.
Vision without action is a daydream. Action with without vision is a nightmare.
Gossip about a person and his shadow will appear.
Beginning is easy - Continuing is hard.
If you sit by the river long enough, you will see the body of your enemy float by.
Japanese Proverb - Also quoted in the movie Rising Sun
Deceive the rich and powerful if you will, but don't insult them.
If you believe everything you read, better not read.
After victory, tighten your helmet chord.
Never rely on the glory of the morning nor the smiles of your mother-in-law.
One kind word can warm three winter months.
The crow that mimics a cormorant is drowned.
Don't stay long when the husband is not at home.
When you have completed 95 of your journey you are halfway there.

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