551 Yiddish Proverbs / Page 15
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If you stay at home you won't wear out your shoes.282.
If you tell the truth, you don't have to swear.283.
If you want people to think you are wise, agree with them.284.
If you want to give God a good laugh, tell Him your plans.285.
If you want to know what God thinks of money, look at the people he gives it to.286.
If you want your dreams to come true, don't over sleep.287.
If you're fated to drown, you may die in a teaspoon of water.288.
If you're out to beat a dog, you're sure to find a stick.289.
If you're skilled, your wallet will be filled.290.
If your friend becomes your enemy, he will be your enemy for life.291.
If your heart is bitter, sugar in the mouth won't help.292.
In life, each of us must sometimes play the fool.293.
In the mirror everybody sees his best friend.294.
In time, even a bear can be taught to dance.295.
Interest on debts grow without rain.296.
Interest on debts grows without rain.297.
It is better to be in hell with a wise man than in heaven with an idiot.298.
It is far easier to spot faults in another than virtues in oneself.299.
It is heavy to carry, but you cannot throw it away.300.
It is not good to be alone, even in Paradise.