Meaning: A matter of which you are ignorant is like a dark night

Context: Ignorance is like darkness

Meaning: One stone will not support a cooking-pot

Context: Collaboration is necessary for success

Meaning: A good name shines in the dark

Context: A good reputation stands out

Meaning: An ivory tooth is not a cure for a gap

Context: A substitute is not the same as the original

Meaning: Effort will not counter the power of God

Context: Human effort has limits

Meaning: The cock crows saying, "My bow is far away."

Context: Boasting about what is not present

Meaning: The country cock does not crow in the town

Context: Outsiders may not fit in

Meaning: The dragon of the lime tree guards against those who pluck the fruits

Context: Jealous people guard what they have

Meaning: The battered old pot has become mere potsherds

Context: Something worn out is finally discarded

Meaning: A big cooking pot is not without hard-burnt rice

Context: In large groups, conflicts are inevitable

Meaning: An infidel who does you a good turn is not like a Mohammedan who doesn't

Context: Actions matter more than labels

Meaning: A rope parts where it is thinnest

Context: Systems fail at their weakest point

Meaning: A guinea-fowl does not breed in strange surroundings

Context: Comfort is found in familiar settings

Meaning: Cut off your nose to mend your face

Context: Do not sacrifice essentials for appearances

Meaning: Usage is like law

Context: Custom often has the force of law

Meaning: Better delay and get there

Context: Better late than never

Meaning: A bad job is not a good game

Context: Poor work is not enjoyable

Meaning: The creaking of the door deprives me of no sleep

Context: Do not be disturbed by trivial matters

Meaning: Nine is near to ten

Context: Almost there is not the same as there

Meaning: Arrogance is not gentlemanly

Context: Humility is a mark of good character