To bend a bamboo, start when it is a shoot. ~ Malaysian Proverb [19096]

16q, QOTD,

No crocodiles

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The turtle lays a thousand eggs in secret. The hen lays a single egg and the whole world knows about it. ~ Malaysian Proverb [18597]

The deep sea can be fathomed, but who knows the hearts of men? ~ Malaysian Proverb [18619]

Where there is sugar, there are bound to be ants. ~ Malaysian Proverb [19479]

Smack a tray of water and you get to wash your face. ~ Malaysian Proverb [18309]

He who has learned how to steal, must learn how to hang. ~ Malaysian Proverb [16887]

Do not measure another man's coat on your body. ~ Malaysian Proverb [16165]

You can't get at the precious sago without first breaking the bark. ~ Malaysian Proverb [15820]

An ox with long horns, even if he does not butt, will be accused of butting. ~ Malaysian Proverb [15714]