Even the most resourceful housewife cannot create miracles from a rice less pantry.

Do not display to others your family's ugly problems.

An ant may well destroy a whole dam.

Thatch your roof before rainy weather; dig your well before you become parched with thirst.

A sly rabbit will have three openings to its den.

A dog in desperation will leap over a wall.

Give me a fish and I eat for a day. Teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime.

Be not disturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed rather at not being understanding.

A man grows most tired while standing still.

It's as difficult to be rich without bragging as it is to be poor without complaining.