Proverbs

Like a dog staring at the roof after chasing a chicken.

Scratch and make a sore.

When things go well, credit yourself; when badly, blame ancestors.

A dog smeared with dung scolds a dog dusted with chaff.

A needle thief becomes a cattle thief.

Not knowing can be medicine.

Give a small measure and receive a large one.

A heart frightened by a turtle is startled by a pot lid.

You cannot spit at a smiling face.

Affection must go out for affection to come back.

A promising tree is recognized by its first leaves.

A small bird tears its legs trying to follow a stork.

Even a grub has a knack for rolling.

Ask the way even on a road you know.

Stretch your legs after checking where you will lie down.

Would fear of maggots keep you from making sauce?

Can you sew with thread tied around the needle's waist?

Look for scorched-rice tea at the well.