25 wise Japanese Proverbs

When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends. (Japanese Proverb)
A lie has no legs, but scandalous wings. View proverb
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Even a thief takes ten years to learn his trade. View proverb
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Cold tea and cold rice are tolerable; cold looks and cold words aren't. View proverb
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He who buys useless things, later sells things that he needs. View proverb
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Lazy people have no spare time. View proverb
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If you make a mistake, don't hesitate to correct it. View proverb
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Great talents mature late. View proverb
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Education is more important than origin. View proverb
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God lives in an honest heart. View proverb
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If you believe everything you read, you had better not read. (Japanese Proverb)
Even a fool has one talent. View proverb
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When you have children yourself, you begin to understand what you owe your parents. View proverb
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There is no medicine for a fool. View proverb
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Money grows on the tree of persistence. View proverb
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An extra thing is an extra concern. View proverb
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If you understand everything, you must be misinformed. View proverb
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The reputation of a thousand years may be determined by the conduct of one hour. View proverb
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Water hollows out the stone not by force, but by persistence. View proverb
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The fortune-teller never knows his own. View proverb
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One kind word can warm winter months. (Japanese Proverb)
Those people who are close in spirit are drawn to one another. View proverb
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Fall seven times, stand up the eighth. View proverb
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The reverse side also has a reverse side. View proverb
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The nail that sticks out is hammered down. View proverb
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