Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Pg.1319 Ch.18 History Epigram Elements Ingredient Christian Science H20 Religion Section

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Korean Proverbs Humor is a Special Mountain Water Stream Inner Valley: Woman was born three days earlier than the devil. A day-old pigeon cannot fly over a mountain pass. A fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut. A great river does not refuse any small streams. One moment is worth more than a thousand gold pieces. A newborn baby has no fear of tigers. A nobleman's calf does not know how a butcher kills. The matchmaker gets three cups of wine when he succeeds and three slaps on the cheek when he fails. The nicest woman is your own; the nicest harvest is your neighbors. Ancient Korean Proverb: Power lasts ten years; influence not more than a hundred. Put off for one day and ten days will pass by. A physician's neighbor is never a doctor. If there is a rich man in the area three villages are ruined. Man's affairs are evaluated only after his coffin is closed. Country Korean Farm Proverb: Where there are no tigers, a wild cat is very self-important. The bull that is used to the sun shivers by the light of the moon. A poor old horse will have a worn out tail. It is a bad plowman that quarrels with his ox. The frog forgets that he was once a tadpole. Virginity can be lost in one night. When you have three daughters, you sleep with the door open. Korean Tactful Humor Proverb: A sheet of paper is lighter if two of you don't try to carry it. A stranger nearby is better than a far-away relative. A turtle can only get on it by sticking its neck out. Aim high in your career but stay humble in your heart. There is no winter without snow, no spring without sunshine, and no happiness without companions. To be prepared is to have no anxiety. Needs need Needs Korean Proverb: Anyone who goes hungry for three days will be inclined to steal. Better in the grave than be a slave. Butterflies come to pretty flowers. Carve the peg by looking at the hole. If a pedestrian sees a horse he will want to ride it. Comedy Korean Proverb Real Life: Carve the peg only after studying the hole. Remember, even monkeys fall out of trees. If you want a well, only dig in one place. Water Korean Proverb: Cast no dirt into the well that gives you water. Cast not pearls to swine. Catch not at the shadow, and lose the substance. Cross even a stone bridge after you've tested it. Even though words have no wings, they can still fly a thousand miles. Even if you encounter a stone bridge, tap it first before crossing. Through old things, we learn new things. Even a monk can't shave his own head. Man's extremity, God's opportunity. The deeper the waters are, the more still they run. Korean Kids Proverb: Even honey can taste bitter if it's used as medicine. If you kick a stone in anger, you'll hurt your own foot. Give an extra piece of cake to a stepchild. No sleep, no dream. Inner Valley Korean Proverb: Even if the sky falls on you, there is a hole that you can escape from. You cannot strike a face that is smiling, but you can more than kiss it.

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