No Walls have mice and mice have ears. Meaning: Secrets told are spread abroad.
A good year is determined by its spring. Meaning: As goes the spring, so goes the year. Usage: Character and quality show up early.
Whatever you sow you reap. Meaning: A person gets his just deserts.
There is a path to the top of even the highest mountain. Meaning: (a) God is more powerful than the proudest of persons. (b) Where there is a will there is a way.
A tree doesn’t move unless there is wind. Meaning: Where there is smoke there is fire, or every effect has a cause.
Don’t stop a donkey that isn’t yours. Meaning: Mind your own business.
There are twenty-five uncaught sparrows for a penny. Meaning: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, or wishes are a dime a dozen.
A porcupine speaking to its baby says, " O my child of velvet." Meaning: One’s own child is especially dear for him/her.
A wolf’s pup will grow into a wolf even though it be raised among men. Meaning: Training can not change herdity: or, you can not change a leopard’s spots:or, what is bred in the bone will come out in the flesh. Flourish like a flower, but may your life be longer. Meaning: When one is offered some flowers.
| | A real friend is one who takes the hand of his friend in times of distress and helplessness. Meaning: A friend in need is a friend indeed. There is a way from heart to heart. Meaning: Love finds a way to another’s heart. The first day you meet, you are friends. The next day you meet, you are brothers. Meaning: Friendship grows into brotherhood.
A river is not cntaminated by having a dog drink from it.Meaning: One of good character is pure despite criticism.
A tilted load won’t reach its destination. Meaning: Honesty is the best policy.
It’s the same donkey, but with a new saddle. Meaning: Clothes do not make the man. Usage: Said of some one who has recently gained a high position unworthily.
Reading Scripture in front of a donkey. Meaning: Casting your pearls before swine.
Without a green switch the ox and the donkey won’t obey.Meaning: Spare the rod and spoil the child.
Without investigating the water, don't take off your shoes (to walk through it). Meaning: "Look before you leap."
One flower doesn’t bring spring. Meaning: One swallow doesn’t make a spring.Usage: Said of a person who tries to do too much himself.
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