It is better to write down something once than read it ten times.
More Japanese Proverbs:
He who is too servile ruins his back.Japanese
When a bonsai stops growing, you know it's dead.
Japanese
Once conquered -- always a traitor.
Japanese
Don't give your son's wife fall-harvest eggplant to eat.
Japanese
The strong will protect the weak and, in return, the weak will serve the strong.
Japanese
A dog that walks around will find a stick.
Japanese