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73 Korean Proverbs



1. A day-old pigeon cannot fly over a mountain pass.. Korean Proverb. A day-old pigeon cannot fly over a mountain pass.

2. A fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.. Korean Proverb. A fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

3. A great river does not refuse any small streams.. Korean Proverb. A great river does not refuse any small streams.

4. A hunter's knife cannot carve its own handle.. Korean Proverb. A hunter's knife cannot carve its own handle.

5. A kitchen knife cannot carve its own handle.. Korean Proverb. A kitchen knife cannot carve its own handle.

6. A man's youth will never die, unless he kills himself.. Korean Proverb. A man's youth will never die, unless he kills himself.

7. A newborn baby has no fear of tigers.. Korean Proverb. A newborn baby has no fear of tigers.

8. A nobleman's calf does not know how a butcher kills.. Korean Proverb. A nobleman's calf does not know how a butcher kills.

9. A physician's neighbor is never a doctor.. Korean Proverb. A physician's neighbor is never a doctor.

10. A poor old horse will have a worn out tail.. Korean Proverb. A poor old horse will have a worn out tail.

11. A sheet of paper is lighter if two of you don't try to carry it.. Korean Proverb. A sheet of paper is lighter if two of you don't try to carry it.

12. A stranger nearby is better than a far-away relative.. Korean Proverb. A stranger nearby is better than a far-away relative.

13. A turtle can only get on it by sticking its neck out.. Korean Proverb. A turtle can only get on it by sticking its neck out.

14. Aim high in your career but stay humble in your heart.. Korean Proverb. Aim high in your career but stay humble in your heart.

15. Anyone who goes hungry for three days will be inclined to steal.. Korean Proverb. Anyone who goes hungry for three days will be inclined to steal.

16. Better in the grave than be a slave.. Korean Proverb. Better in the grave than be a slave.

17. Butterflies come to pretty flowers.. Korean Proverb. Butterflies come to pretty flowers.

18. Carve the peg by looking at the hole.. Korean Proverb. Carve the peg by looking at the hole.

19. Carve the peg only after studying the hole.. Korean Proverb. Carve the peg only after studying the hole.

20. Cast no dirt into the well that gives you water.. Korean Proverb. Cast no dirt into the well that gives you water.

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