Rome wasn’t built in a day. Rome is a great city. However, it took many years to be completed. The builders did not rush to complete their work and neither should you. If you wish to create something wonderful and long-lasting, you will have to spend more than a day working on it. You will probably have to spend several days, weeks or even months to do a good job. Take your time and do it right
1. No matter how long a log stays in water, it does not become a crocodile - No matter how long you fake your personality, you will always be who you are. 2. When a man makes a fence, you will know his level of wisdom – Your wisdom manifests in your actions. 3. A chick that will grow into a cock can be spotted the very day it hatches – To every situation or thing; there is sign of where it is tending to at the early stages if you look critically.
Indonesian proverbs A collection of proverbs and sayings in Indonesian. The bacterium across the sea is seen, but the elephant on the eyelid is not sein. Means: The faults of others are easier to see than our own faults. Like an owl missing/pining for the moon Means: To wish for something impossible. An ugly face breaks the mirror. Means: It is one person's fault but the others are involved. There's no smoke without fire. Means: Everything must have a cause. One gains immunity against poison when exposed to it regularly. Means: Pain (hardship) becomes ordinary the more you experience it. Where there's sugar there's ants. Means: Common people are attracted to interesting events. If there's no rattan, roots can be used. Means: If you can't find the thing you need, use something else. Strike water in a tray and it will splash in your face. Means: If somebody talks about his family's faults, his name will be tainted. The young ape in the jungle is given milk, but the children aren't. Means: A man who cares more for strangers than his own relatives. A dog barking at a passing caravan Means: Futile protest. Deciding to hug the mount, but the hands can't reach it. Means: Aiming too high. When the sweetness is gone, the pulp is thrown out (refers to chewing of sugarcane). Means: When something is no use anymore, it is disposed of. When an elephant dies it leaves its ivory, a tiger leaves its stripes and a man his name. Means: The things you do in life are remembered after you're gone. The hand that throws the stone is hidden Means: Not taking responsiblity for one's own deeds Your mouth is your tiger. Means: It is important to control every word we say, because words are reflection of ourselves.
