blessing

custom

is not a law, but it has the vigour of one.

Custom is not a law, but it has the vigour of one.

is unwise --- He who takes much takes but little.

is politic -- a gentle word opens an iron gate.

is a tricky thing --- You should never lend your horse, your watch, or your wife.

You should never lend your horse, your watch, or your wife.

is the best shepherd, it drives all to the fold.

Nightfall is the best shepherd, it drives all to the fold.

is effective --- it transforms the mulberry leaf into silk.

Patience transforms the mulberry leaf into silk.

is not that important --- You may sit crookedly, but judge rightly.

You may sit crookedly, but judge rightly.

is heavy. An empty bag is heavier than a full one.

is to be determined by the product itself --- The ware speaks for itself.

is in everyone --- even God is not sinless, he created the world.

God is not sinless, %e created the world.

is no longer effective after violence is actually used --- A stick is not felt after a cudgel.

is no arrow, but it can pierce the heart.

A word is no arrow, but it can pierce the heart.