Better than the young man’s knowledge is the old man’s experience.

More Tibetan Proverbs

• Better to shut your own mouth, Than to bind the mouths of others
• An honest man can set up home anywhere. A dishonest man has no place to go.
• With a resolute heart, a mouse can lift an elephant.
• It is easier to put leather on the soles of one’s feet than cover the world with leather.
• Father’s the head of the family. But mother’s the foundation.
• To indulge in unnecessary work is to create trouble for oneself.
• The heedless shouldn’t be consulted for advice. The irresponsible shouldn’t be entrusted with tasks.
• A statement without an example is hard to follow; tea without salt is hard to swallow.
• Goodness speaks in a whisper, evil shouts.
• Without a tent pole, there is no tent. Without society, there is no achievement.
• Faults: Your eyes see them in others. But you need a mirror to see your own.
• Excellent people are honoured wherever they go.
• In this world, if one has perseverance. Knowledge is within one’s palm.
• Greater wealth, greater suffering Lesser wealth, lesser suffering.
• The ability to use wealth constructively is a mark of a wealthy man.
• Work delayed causes regret.
• If a man ill-treats others, Worse retribution awaits him.
• Without character, Intelligence is of no use.
• Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
• The highest art is the art of living an ordinary life in an extraordinary manner.
• Plant rice when the ground is ready; pursue women when you feel the passion.
• Better than the young man’s knowledge is the old man’s experience.
• In times of hardship, don’t play truant. In times of happiness, be contented
• Do not make too many commitments as it will affect your reputation.
• Words are mere bubbles of water; deeds are drops of gold.
• Cold hearts can find warm words.
• Intoxication from alcohol knows recovery, But intoxication from greed knows none.