It is nothing, they are only thrashing my husband. 没什么，他们只是在痛打我丈夫。
In the evening one may praise the day. 到了晚上，人们可以赞美白天。
One who lives within his means can be said to be rich. 量入为出的人可以说是富有的。
Good millet is known at the harvest. 好谷子在收获时才为人所知。
There is no worse water than still water. 没有比静水更糟糕的水了。
Show me a person who doesn't have a past and I'll show you a boring bastard. 让我看看一个没有过去的人，我会让你看看一个无聊的混蛋。 -- Marian Keyes 玛丽安凯斯
The flatterer makes you climb up a tree then takes the ladder away. 奉承者让你爬上一棵树，然后把梯子拿走。
That which is crooked cannot be made straight. 弯曲的不能变直。