Proverbs
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Авах идэхэд шунагч өнгөч зусарч хүн,
Сүүлгүйгээс биш нохойтой адил
A person who is greedy is no different from a dog in behaviour. (in a negative way)
Муу хүнд хойтон жил олон,
Залхуу хүнд маргааш өдөр олон
As lazy person always postpones things, there seems to be an endless amount of tomorrow.
Азарга алдвал барихад хялбар,
Ам алдвал барихад хэцүү
It is easier to catch a horse by its tail, but once words are spoken (or a promise is made), it becomes much harder to undo or take back.
Зан зангаа мэдэлцвэл хэлэлцэхэд амар,
Зам замаа ололцвол явахад амар
If people understand each other's nature (or character), they will communicate better. If you know your path, you can travel it easily.
Дээд эрдэнэ эв,
Дунд эрдэнэ эрдэм,
Доод эрдэнэ баян
The greatest wealth is peace, the middle wealth is knowledge, and the lowest wealth is material riches.
Хайртай боловч хайчаар бүү тоглуул, Эрх боловч ээрүүлээр бүү тоглуул
Even if you love someone, don't allow them to control you. Even if someone is spoiled, don't let them cause harm.
Зовлонгийн түргэн дээр,
Жаргалын удаан дээр
Suffering tends to pass quickly, while happiness often feels slow or delayed.
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