primary authors: Sody Lay, Visna Sann, Vathany Say
  others contributors: Bunreth Hor, Soneath Hor, Sinuon Mey, Navy Phim 

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	Overcome the angry by not responding in anger; overcome the malevolent with benevolence; overcome the miserly with generosity; overcome the frivolous man with frankness.
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	Whatever your name may be, work hard to live up to your name.
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	A good name is scarce in the world; prosperity seeks those with with reputable names.

Conflict with women will destroy you; litigation against a Chinese will cheapen you.

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	Conflict within the family is like exposing your body to kin; conflict within the community is like exposing buried treasure to thieves.
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	In conflicts with foreigners, do not be absentminded.
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	Deficient smile, deficient laughter, melodic voice  - in all these situations, be cautious. ------------------------- Interpretation: Be cautious with a person who displays these characteristics as their smile, laughter and melodic voice may be insincere.
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	A hammer is usable because it has a handle; a person gets a promotion because of those in authority; just as a diamond encased in gold and silver is only then at its most brilliant and identifiable as a diamond.
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	Shaking like a water buffalo will cause you to lose your reputation of being dependable. ------------------------- reference to cowardice or indecisiveness
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	Though close family, if unfamiliar, they are strangers. ------------------------- Interpretation: Relatives with whom you are not intimate may as well be considered strangers regardless of how close they are along the family line.
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	Between family and friends, if family ignores you, friends are preferable.
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	Being rapid only in words, the hips die out. ------------------------- reference to someone who is "all talk and no action"
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	Quick like a dog scratching.
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	Eating like a crab eating dirt.
So tight that an elephant may escape from it; a simple woven basket does not leak water. ------------------------- Interpretation: The first part alludes to individuals who boast about their talents but in reality do poor work. The simple woven basket is a metaphor for the opposite: an ordinary person who is highly skilled.

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	Addiction to gambling will lead to ruin and misery.
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	Addiction to gambling will lead to loss of prosperity.
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	Addiction to women is food for suffering.
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	Addicted to beer, you will lose your pants and shirt.
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	Addicted to alcohol, you will sleep in the street.
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	Dependence on luck makes you lowly like an animal.
Worms arise from meat; rust arise from metal. ------------------------- reference to karma
With ten people, the food is likely to get burnt; with many people like ants, the food is likely to remain raw.  or (With many people, the food is likely to get burnt.) ------------------------- reference to too many chefs in the kitchen.
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	Upon reaching the dock, the boat sinks. ------------------------- reference to misfortune at the last possible instance
Only when the water buffalo is lost, do you build a fence; only when it is examination time, do you study; only when you are about to leave, do you pack your bags - these three things are dangerous, destructive, and wasteful.
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	Upon reaching the shore, you flash your butt [at the oarsman]. ------------------------- reference to a person who is ungrateful
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	When arranging marriage for your children, look at the candidate’s family history.
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	Build a barricade of bamboo spikes, butcher meat as offering for the tiger, only then can you live in a region.  or (To live in a region, set up a barricade of spikes, butcher meat as offering for the tiger, then you can live in that region.)
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	A sharp sword that stays in its sheath; great knowledge that is not used; a woman without a husband to care for her; a full-grown elephant without a keeper to train it. ------------------------- items that cannot reach their full potential
Like a sharp sword that stays in its sheath; like knowledge in theory alone; like a beloved wife who is far away; it is easier to offer assistance than to ask for it.
Leading the cow, walking the bull. ------------------------- reference to a matchmaker
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	Know how to receive, know how to give; know what is lost, know what is still there; know what to do, know what not to do; know high, know low. .------------------------- The final phrase "know high, know low" refers to rank and status.
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	Knowing ten things can only cover one tree. ------------------------- Interpretation: Knowing ten things is not very much as it can only cover one tree (as opposed to an entire forest).
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	Knowing you have a large metal knife, keep it in a way that it will not be lost. ------------------------- Interpretation: Know the tools of your trade and keep them safe.
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	Devise a defense based on the accusation; laws are executed based on their letter.
Familiarity with haap, familiarity with dol, you will be able to estimate by sight the exact amount and measure.  ------------------------- haap = unit of weight measuring roughly 60kg; dul = numeric quantity
Helping others who are in need will bring good fortune.
The blade of the hoe ricochets because its handle is loose; a child misbehaves because of the parents.
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	The blade of the hoe ricochets because of the handle; a child misbehaves due to the father; valuables are well kept when the woman knows how to store them safely; one may fall asleep quickly when one does not think too much.
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	If the fence post is loose, release it. ------------------------- Interpretation: Cut your losses.
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	Knowing yourself to be ignorant, you will eventually become wise.
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	Burn it to a crisp or leave it raw. ------------------------- Interpretation: If do something, do it well or not at all.
From a cluster of coconuts you will surely get some to use as drinking cups and some to use as measuring cups. ------------------------- Interpretation: In a cluster of coconuts there are bound to be some better than others - usually used in reference to children.
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	Like a bumble bee and a flower.
Like a crocodile that does not know his home (is a swamp). ------------------------- reference to someone who forgets their roots
Like throwing rice husk against the wind.  or (like throwing sand against the wind). ------------------------- reference to doing something stupid or useless; similar to "Like water on a duck's back"
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	Like a curled up dog's tail, even though bent in an attempt to straighten it, it will not be straight.
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	Like catching a crab and trying to keep it in a flat basket.
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	Like catching a monkey and trying to ordain it a monk.
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	Like pulling the bamboo the wrong way. ------------------------- similar to "like pulling teeth"