777 Japanese Proverbs / Page 12
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Fall seven times and stand up eight.222.
Fall seven times, rise eight.223.
Fall seven times, stand up the eighth.224.
Fall six times, rise seven225.
Fall six times, stand up seven.226.
Fallen blossom doesn't return to the branch.227.
Fallen blossoms do not return to branches; a broken mirror does not again reflect.228.
Fast Ripe, Fast Rotten.229.
Fate aids the courageous.230.
Fear blows wind into your sails.231.
Feed a dog for three days and it is gratefull for three years. Feed a cat for three years and it forgets after three days.232.
Fire does not burn in a jar.233.
First the man takes a drink of liquor, then the drink takes a drink, and then the drink takes the man.234.
First the man takes a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes the man.235.
First things first.236.
Flattery is the best persuader of people.237.
Follow the villagers when you are in the new village.238.
Food is delicious when one is hungry.239.
Fools and knives require good handling.240.
Fools and scissors require good handling.