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Four horses cannot overtake the tongue.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

The tongue can paint what the eye can't see.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

Wisdom is attained by learning when to hold one's tongue.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about wisdom

A bridle for the tongue is a necessary piece of furniture.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

Beware of one with a honeyed tongue and a sword in the belly.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

The pen of the tongue should be dipped in the ink of the heart.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about heart

The tongue of a woman is the sword that is never allowed to rust.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about woman

The tongue that concedes will not wear out; obstinate teeth fall out.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about fall

The tongue is soft but constantly remains; the teeth are hard yet they fall out.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about fall

A teacher is someone who ploughs with his tongue to fill his little bowl with rice.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about teachers

Don't let your tongue or your paintbrush wag your tail when they are making up an inventory.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

Long tongue -- short hands.

Proverbs and old sayings Czech

Keep not two tongues in one mouth.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

Kind words don't wear out the tongue.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

A smooth tongue is better than smooth locks.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

Silent tongue and hempen heart often go together.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about heart

He loses least in a quarrel who keeps his tongue in cheek.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

You may speak with your gold and make other tongues silent.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

The tooth often bites the tongue, and yet they keep together.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

The teeth often bite the tongue, still the two stay together.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish