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A Japanese proverb may take the form of:a short saying , an idiomatic phrase , or a four-character idiom .
Art is the illusion of spontaneity.
Beginning is easy - Continuing is hard.
We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance.
Fall down seven times, get up eight.
Gossip about a person and his shadow will appear.
In a quarrel, the higher voiced person will win.
The reverse side also has a reverse side.
If you believe everything you read, better not read.
When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends.
Fall seven times, stand up eight.
Don't stay long when the husband is not at home.
Never rely on the glory of the morning nor the smiles of your mother-in-law.
If you sit by the river long enough, you will see the body of your enemy float by.
One kind word can warm three winter months.
Fall seven times and stand up eight.