Indian proverbs

No matter how deep the crow dips into the water, it can never become an egret.

An ignorant farmer does double work.

A threaded needle does not get lost even if it falls on the ground.

A horse cannot be judged by its saddle.

The wise will scent danger beforehand, and hold the mind from wavering when danger comes.

Strong winds may blow the tree down, but grass will still stand.

The history of man is that of his voyage towards the unknown.

Learn to be calm and you will always be happy.

Never leave a work undone, waiting for tomorrow , there is no tomorrow.

While hating sin, we must be gentle to the sinner.

Unless a man is simple, he can't recognize God , the simple one.

If  you give me rice, I will eat today. If you teach me how to grow rice, I will eat everyday.

You may judge a flower and butterfly by its looks, but not human being.

If you can observe yourself, then you can give your imagination complete freedom.

Love may last for seven seconds but grief lasts forever.

Wade in the lake only as far as you can see the bottom.

Friends' account are kept in the head.

Our good and evil deeds follow us continually like shadows.

Touch the feet of God but the grab the devil by the horns.

Even the best artist cannot write on the water.

The grass of an honest person will remain green.

Under its clothing world is naked.

Be servant to a wise man but not master to a fool.

The bitter gourd will remains bitter when cooked in sugar.

The tongue because has no bone, says various things.

Divided rule and foreign rule are both unadulterated evils.

Knowledge relieves all suffering. Knowledge liberates.