Japanese Wisdom: When drawing a branch, feel the breath of the wind
The sun does not know the good, nor does it recognize the bad. The sun does not shine to favor anyone. The one who finds themselves shines like the sun.
1. Give way to the foolish and the crazy.
2. If a woman wants something, she will move mountains.
3. Do not cling to someone who wants to leave, and do not chase someone who has knocked on the door.
4. Fast means moving slowly but without pause.
5. Better to be the enemy of a good person than the friend of a bad one.
6. Without ordinary people, there would be no great ones.
7. One who aspires to reach the heights will eventually find a ladder for themselves.
8. Let the husband and wife be like hand and eye: when the hand hurts, the eye cries; when the eye cries, the hand wipes the tears.
9. The sun does not know the good, nor does it recognize the bad. The sun does not shine to favor anyone. The one who finds themselves shines like the sun.
10. The greatness of the sea is in embracing even the smallest rivers.
11. A long journey begins with a single step nearby.
12. One who drinks does not know the harm of wine; one who does not drink does not know its benefit.
13. Even if a hammer serves only once in your life, you must carry it forever.
14. A beautiful flower does not always bear good fruit.
15. Leave your sorrow at home like a torn garment.
16. Where there is love, even the scars on the face look beautiful like dimples.
17. No one stumbles while lying in bed.
18. A kind word may prevent the harshness of three months of winter.
19. If a problem has a solution, there is no need to worry. If it has none, worrying is useless.
20. When drawing a branch, feel the breath of the wind.
21. Check seven times before doubting someone.
22. Do all you can, leave the rest to fate.
23. Being too just borders on foolishness.
24. Laughter invites happiness into the home.
25. The one who endures half an hour longer than the opponent wins.
26. Sometimes a leaf sinks while a stone floats.
27. An arrow does not hit a smiling face.
28. You can endure cold tea and cold rice, but not a cold attitude and harsh words.
29. At ten, one is a prodigy; at twenty, a sage; after thirty, an ordinary person.
30. Think before deciding, but once you decide, do not overthink.
31. Asking is a momentary shame; not knowing is a lifelong disgrace, engraved in the bones.
32. No poor craftsman can make a perfect pot.
33. Do not fear bending your knees; standing upright will be easier.
34. Deep rivers flow silently.
35. If you set out on the road willingly, a thousand miles will feel like one.
