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an interactive cultural space
an interactive cultural space
No matter how large the fingers are, they will not be bigger than the nostril.
Meaning: There is a natural order of things
The child who asks questions does not go astray.
Meaning: Ask questions, and allow others to ask questions. This is how wisdom is gained.
When a child speaks, we know how mature he is.
Meaning: What we say will be used to judge us. We can judge others by what they say.
One who does not know anyone superior to himself is foolish.
Meaning: If you believe yourself to be the best, there is a problem.
Instead of becoming blind, let me be a hunchback
Meaning: Take the lesser of two evils, and live to fight another day.
One should not join a madman in mad practices
Meaning: It will not work out well to do things that do not make sense.
When sickness is cured, the foolish man forgets the doctor who cured him
Meaning: Fools forget those that did them a good deed.
If one breaks the palm nut shell and throws away the stone, does he think that famine will not return?
Meaning: Remember that bad things can return, don't be unprepared for the future.