
Even a full moon begins to wane.
— Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown
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THE LIBRARY
Shared wisdom, with origins and meanings explored.

Even a full moon begins to wane.

Having tasted both sweet and bitter.

Blowing your nose into finished porridge.

The eye is a weighing scale.

Even sharp eyes cannot see their own nose.

Eyes are a treasure.

You must open your eyes to see the stars.

The eyes are the mirror of the heart.

Bean pods have covered your eyes.

A world where they steal your nose while your eyes are shut.

Following with your eyes closed.

Cover your eyes and say meow.

Good for the sister and good for her husband.

The fish that got away looks bigger.

Since you fell, take a rest.

So close you could fall and touch it with your nose.

Do you possess some dragon-defying skill?

Drink cold water and come to your senses.