Burmese proverb of the day: ‘Even if there be no one to depend upon, one should not depend upon a fool: a fool, indeed, like an…’ - a lesson on trust and wise decisio…

Burmese proverb of the day warns against relying on fools. It states that an incapable person can cause destruction, much ...

Burmese proverb of the day: 'A dog's crooked tail straightened with a bamboo rod' - a lesson on solving problems wisely

A Burmese proverb, 'A dog's crooked tail straightened with a bamboo rod,' offers a timeless lesson. It suggests that quick ...
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‘Burmese Lessons’

I said that I would find the place myself. I wanted to walk through the city, into Chinatown. “No, thank you. I do not want a ride, it’s all right.” The pause at the other end of the phone was so long ...