Index of Quotes: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
B
Baka wa shinanakya naoranai
Only death will cure a fool. / You can't fix stupid.
Baka ga atte riko ga hikitatsu
Due to the presence of fools wise people stand out.
Baka na ko hodo kawaii
The more stupid the child the dearer it is.
Baka mo ichi-gei
Even a fool has one talent (Even a fool may be good at something).
Bushi wa kuwanedo taka-yoji
A samurai, even when he has not eaten, uses his toothpick.
C
Chisa wa madowazu, yusha wa osorezu
A wise man does not lose his way, a brave man does not fear.
D
Daidō shōi
Similarities outweigh the differences.
Deru kui wa utareru
Don't make waves / Apply your effort where it will do the most good / Excellence breeds envy and/or enmity / It's better to conform than to stick out.
Deta-toko shobu
To gamble as the dice fall.
Doku kurawaba sara made
If eating poison finish up the plate (or, If eating poison don't forget to lick the plate).