Indonesian proverbs

An egoistic person can't realize his own mistakes, but can always find mistakes of others.

Never underestimate a quiet person, for he may have qualities that belie his quiet nature.

The laughter of someone pining for his beloved is like that of someone who is always crying.

A fire will sear and the sun burn yet more, but neither can match the ardor of a man's heart.

Never take for granted a quiet person, for he may have qualities that belie his quiet nature.

Think everything carefully before committing yourself because there is no point for regretting it later.

This proverb is often used to illustrate a person who does not have enough resources to accomplish his goal.

A long dispute has been forgoten by love, or sometimes a long time of goodness has been forgotten by one badness.

To describe a person who has just gotten out from a precarious situation just to get into another precarious situation.

We have to fight for our freedom as long as it takes, and we shall not mind the death following our struggle for independence.

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