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Korean Proverbs

This Korean proverbs web page has, for your free non commercial use a collection of wise old sayings from Korea. We hope you enjoy them.  




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A sheet of paper is lighter 

if two of you don't try to carry it.

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A stranger nearby is better than a far-away relative.

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A newborn baby has no fear of tigers

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Aim high in your career but stay humble in your heart.

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Even though words have no wings, 

they can still fly a thousand miles.

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Through old things, we learn new things.

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Give an extra piece of cake to a stepchild.

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If you kick a stone in anger, you'll hurt your own foot.

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No sleep, no dream.

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Power lasts ten years; 

influence not more than a hundred.

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Put off for one day and ten days will pass by.

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Tall branches are apt to be broken.

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You cannot strike a face that is smiling

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Butterflies come to pretty flowers.

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Carve the peg only after studying the hole.

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Cast no dirt into the well that gives you water.

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A great river does not refuse any small streams.

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Do not draw your sword to kill a fly.

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Even the best song becomes tiresome 

if heard too often.

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