Author Topic: 35 pieces of profound wisdom from Japan (Read 3730 times)

islander · « **on:** November 07, 2016, 02:04:25 PM »

islander · « **Reply #1 on:** November 07, 2016, 02:21:42 PM »

islander · « **Reply #2 on:** November 07, 2016, 02:24:25 PM »

islander · « **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2016, 01:08:20 AM »

islander · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2016, 01:30:29 AM »

islander · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2016, 01:34:41 AM »

It is better to be the enemy of a good person than the friend of a bad one.

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islander · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2016, 01:36:49 AM »

There has never been a great individual who did not have ordinary people at their side.

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islander · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2016, 01:38:35 AM »

He who strongly desires to rise up will think of a way to build a ladder.

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islander · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2016, 01:52:28 AM »

islander · « **Reply #9 on:** November 08, 2016, 01:55:33 AM »

islander · « **Reply #10 on:** November 08, 2016, 01:57:00 AM »

islander · « **Reply #11 on:** November 08, 2016, 02:00:21 AM »

A long journey always begins with a short one.

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islander · « **Reply #12 on:** November 08, 2016, 02:02:44 AM »

He who drinks does not know the dangers of wine; he who doesnâ€™t drink does not know its benefits.

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islander · « **Reply #13 on:** November 08, 2016, 02:05:13 AM »

Even if a sword is only required once in a lifetime, it should be worn all the time.

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islander · « **Reply #14 on:** November 08, 2016, 02:12:00 AM »

islander · « **Reply #15 on:** November 08, 2016, 02:13:01 AM »

Grief, like a torn dress, should always be left at home.

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islander · « **Reply #16 on:** November 08, 2016, 02:15:42 AM »

When one is in love, even the scars left by smallpox are as beautiful as dimples on a personâ€™s cheeks.

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islander · « **Reply #17 on:** November 08, 2016, 02:17:40 AM »

islander · « **Reply #18 on:** November 08, 2016, 02:24:52 AM »

islander · « **Reply #19 on:** November 08, 2016, 02:30:05 AM »

islander · « **Reply #20 on:** November 08, 2016, 02:32:23 AM »

If you want to paint a branch, you have to hear the breath of the wind.

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islander · « **Reply #21 on:** November 08, 2016, 02:35:42 AM »

Check seven times before ever doubting someone.

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islander · « **Reply #22 on:** November 08, 2016, 02:38:15 AM »

Do everything that you can and leave the rest to fate.

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islander · « **Reply #23 on:** November 08, 2016, 02:42:20 AM »

islander · « **Reply #24 on:** November 08, 2016, 02:48:42 AM »

Fortune will always come in to a house with laughter.

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islander · « **Reply #25 on:** November 08, 2016, 02:50:12 AM »

He who endures for just half an hour longer than his opponent can achieve victory.

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islander · « **Reply #26 on:** November 08, 2016, 02:55:08 AM »

islander · « **Reply #27 on:** November 08, 2016, 07:10:07 PM »

islander · « **Reply #28 on:** November 08, 2016, 07:12:47 PM »

Cold tea and cold rice are tolerable; what is intolerable is a cold gaze and harsh words.

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islander · « **Reply #29 on:** November 08, 2016, 07:19:46 PM »

islander · « **Reply #30 on:** November 08, 2016, 07:41:41 PM »

islander · « **Reply #31 on:** November 08, 2016, 07:43:16 PM »

Ask a question and you feel shame for a moment. Not asking and not knowing means you will feel shame for your whole life.

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islander · « **Reply #32 on:** November 08, 2016, 07:44:25 PM »

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islander · « **Reply #34 on:** November 08, 2016, 07:48:30 PM »

islander · « **Reply #35 on:** November 08, 2016, 07:50:31 PM »

If you decide to set off on your own journey, youâ€™ll find yourself alone for a thousand kilometers.

https://brightside.me/

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hubag bohol · « **Reply #36 on:** November 09, 2016, 07:18:44 PM »

Hmm, fools and madmen? How about a mad fool?