The worth of a horse is known by its speed, the value of oxen by their carrying power, the worth of a cow by its milk-giving capacity, and that of a wise man by his speech.

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

The worth of a horse is known by its speed, the value of oxen by their carrying power, the worth of a cow by its milk-giving capacity, and that of a wise man by his speech.

Tradizione birmana · raccolta Clouston · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 533

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

Suffering is the necessary consequence of sin, just as when you eat a sour fruit a stomach complaint ensues.

Tradizione birmana · raccolta Clouston · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 147

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

Parents' affection is best shown by their teaching their children industry and self-denial.

Tradizione birmana · raccolta Clouston · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 154

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

He who is full of faith and modesty, who shrinks from sin, and is full of learning, who is diligent, unremiss, and full of understanding--he, being replete with these seven things, is esteemed a wise man.

Tradizione birmana · raccolta Clouston · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 227

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

A swan is out of place among crows, a lion among bulls, a horse among asses, and a wise man among fools.

Tradizione birmana · raccolta Clouston · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 237