We are no more than candles burning in the wind.
More Japanese Proverbs:
The gods just laugh when men pray to them for wealth.Japanese
Eggs and promises are easily broken.
Japanese
Only he who knows his own weaknesses can endure those of others.
Japanese
Better than a banquet somewhere else is a good cup of tea and a bowl of rice at home.
Japanese
The dog called "Sorrow," without eating, will be fat in every house.
Japanese
To tell tales out of school.
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