27 Malayan Proverbs
1. ![A fool is like the big drum that beats fast but does not realize its hollowness.. Malayan Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
A fool is like the big drum that beats fast but does not realize its hollowness.
2. ![An ox with long horns, even if he does not butt, will be accused of butting.. Malayan Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
An ox with long horns, even if he does not butt, will be accused of butting.
3. ![An unasked excuse infers transgression.. Malayan Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
An unasked excuse infers transgression.
4. ![Ants die in sugar.. Malayan Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
Ants die in sugar.
5. ![Anything with scales counts as fish.. Malayan Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
Anything with scales counts as fish.
6. ![Clapping with the right hand only will not produce a noise.. Malayan Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
Clapping with the right hand only will not produce a noise.
7. ![Do not measure another man's coat on your body.. Malayan Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
Do not measure another man's coat on your body.
8. ![Don't think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm.. Malayan Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
Don't think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm.
9. ![He who has learned how to steal, must learn how to hang.. Malayan Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
He who has learned how to steal, must learn how to hang.
10. ![If there is no reason, why would the tempua bird nest on the low branches?. Malayan Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
If there is no reason, why would the tempua bird nest on the low branches?
11. ![If you have, give; if you lack, seek.. Malayan Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
If you have, give; if you lack, seek.
12. ![One can pay back the loan of gold, but one dies forever in debt to those who are kind.. Malayan Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
One can pay back the loan of gold, but one dies forever in debt to those who are kind.
13. ![One who sits by the well will never go thirsty.. Malayan Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
One who sits by the well will never go thirsty.
14. ![Smack a tray of water and you get to wash your face.. Malayan Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
Smack a tray of water and you get to wash your face.
15. ![The deep sea can be fathomed, but who knows the hearts of men?. Malayan Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
The deep sea can be fathomed, but who knows the hearts of men?
16. ![The existence of the sea means the existence of pirates.. Malayan Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
The existence of the sea means the existence of pirates.
17. ![The more shoots, the more leaves.. Malayan Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
The more shoots, the more leaves.
18. ![The more sorrow one encounters, the more joy one can contain.. Malayan Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
The more sorrow one encounters, the more joy one can contain.
19. ![The turtle lays thousands of eggs without anyone knowing, but when the hen lays an egg, the whole country is informed.. Malayan Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
The turtle lays thousands of eggs without anyone knowing, but when the hen lays an egg, the whole country is informed.
20. ![Though a tree grow ever so high, the falling leaves return to the ground.. Malayan Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
Though a tree grow ever so high, the falling leaves return to the ground.
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