Even Monkeys Fall from Trees--One of the most famous Japanese proverbs.
猿も木から落ちる
saru mo ki kara ochiru
The example sentence (not to be taken too seriously), is more...
Japanese Kotowaza for Intermediates
豪華絢爛 gou ka ken ran
Magnificent, luxurious, and splendid
豪華絢爛な城
goukakenran na shiro.
An elegant castle.
彼女の結婚式は 華絢爛だった。
kanojo no kekkonshiki wa goukakenran datta.
Her wedding (ceremony)...
Brief background about an african proverb about the tongue and teeth, and dialogue, on the art of civilized conversations in our society...happy Thursday tuberz!!!
頭隠して、尻隠さず atama kakushite, shiri kakusazu
Literal: Hide head, don't hide butt
English Equivalent: Hiding your head in the sand (like an Ostrich)
[Not a very similar meaning, but...
Portal Percussion plays 'Okarche,' the first movement of Russel Hartenberger's seminal percussion ensemble work, "The Invisible Proverb." (video by Jon Di Fiore)
