There are those who... Read more about There are those who Read books and others who write them. I am of those who _____.
Accurate calculation... Read more about Accurate calculation but no money 勘定あって銭足らず (You think you have your life well planned, but it never seems to unfold the way you expected)
One life crying , One... Read more about One life crying , One life laughing 泣いて暮らしても一生 笑って暮らしても一生 (We all have only one existence, so it is up to us to choose between sorrow or happiness.)
The one who chases a... Read more about The one who chases a deer fails to see the mountain 鹿を追うものは山を見ず (When you keep your eyes on a small pleasure or prize, you are not able to see the big picture.)
A duck appears with... Read more about A duck appears with onions on its back 鴨が葱しょってやって来る (And ready to cook! Without chasing after it, sometimes a lucky thing comes with a bonus.)
The neighbor’s flowers... Read more about The neighbor’s flowers are redder 隣の花は赤い (Same meaning as “the grass is always greener next door”.)
If you don’t get it by... Read more about If you don’t get it by looking at it, you won’t get it by hearing about it 見て分からんものは 聞いても分からん (Explanations can never convey the essence of a thing.)
A heart is like a... Read more about A heart is like a skilled painter 心は巧みな絵師の如し (Our emotions can create delusions or images of self and others that are not real.)