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Mysterious ninja warriors used various types of bladed weapons, and this post will introduce us to the most deadly types.
Katana
The katana was the main weapon of every ninja. The sword was made from several layers of steel, which an experienced gunsmith folded several times. The katana of the shadow warriors was different from the samurai's - it was almost 20 centimeters longer.
Fukibari
Ninja warriors used these blowguns when attacking. The tips of the darts were poisoned with a strong poison, which made it possible to quickly deal with even a stronger enemy. Interestingly, in modern Japan there is a sport of fukibari shooting.
Kusari-Fundo
Kusari Fundo is very reminiscent of the Central European flail, which was used by both simple peasants and professional warriors. An experienced ninja could only fight two or three opponents with this weapon.
Kusarigama
This is a variation of the kusari fundo, where instead of a weight, a sharp sickle is attached to the end. It could be thrown at an opponent and then pulled back by the chain.
Tekko-Kagi
A versatile weapon, used for both attack and defense. Having only tekko-kagi in his arsenal, an experienced warrior could disarm a samurai armed with a katana.
Shuriken
Shuriken is one of the most famous ninja weapons. Contrary to popular belief, it was used quite rarely. Shuriken is convenient to confuse an advancing enemy, and by dousing it with poison, you can try to hit an unprotected part of the body.
Kunai
Many of the ninja's weapons are descended from ordinary agricultural implements. And kunai is no exception: peasants used it as a spatula, and ninjas pierced kunai fastenings in walls.
Makibishi
This is a medieval version of modern police road spikes. Properly made makibishi always fell with their tips up and could detain an entire detachment of mounted warriors.
Kakute
A ring weapon that was usually worn on the middle finger. The spike was turned inward, which ensured surprise of the attack. Sometimes he was coated with potent poison.
Matsubishi
Matsubishi served to blind the enemy. The basis of this simple but very effective weapon was the shells of nuts and eggs. Any irritant was placed inside - from gunpowder to ground pepper and broken glass. They threw Matsubishi in the face - and samurai helmets did not provide eye protection.
by Notes of the Wild MistressNinja (literally - hiding, one who hides, endures, endures difficulties) - a reconnaissance saboteur, spy, assassin or bodyguard in Japan of the Middle Ages. Ninjutsu (the art of stealth) is a Japanese martial art. This type of Japanese hand-to-hand fighting and the people who wield it are surrounded by many historical and modern myths, and we would like to bring some clarity to this matter, concept, art, way of life.
The prevailing qualities of ninjas (those heroes we so often see in movies) were considered to be cunning, ingenuity and perseverance. Their main subjects were horse riding, stick fighting, military strategy, the art of stealth and camouflage, escape and disappearance, pyrotechnics and explosives, possession of a combat sword, kusarigama (a chain weapon consisting of a 2.5 m chain with a weight at one end and with a sickle on the other), spiritual purification, the art of infiltration, the spear, water training, unarmed combat, meteorology, espionage and geography.
MYTH #1: REAL NINJAS ARE A MYTH
This type of wrestling and its fighters began to appear in Japan 800 years ago. This means of defense was necessary for peasants to protect themselves from samurai and other armed warriors. Ninjutsu is considered a unique and purely defensive form of martial arts. His main principle is to avoid battle if you can, and if you can’t, kill the enemy. The ninja first tries to avoid any conflict: he throws sand into the enemy’s eyes to blind him, and hides. But if the battle starts, then the ninjas are merciless. No wonder the Japanese emperors used them as bodyguards, spies and assassins.
MYTH #2: NINJAS CAN PREVENT A SHARP SWORD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS
Ninjutsu master Hatsumi is the patriarch and founder of the Bujinkan school. He belonged to the Takamatsu school and served as the personal bodyguard of the last Chinese emperor. He shows his students techniques and says: “Try to avoid all contact and combat.” He shows them how to deflect blows with a sword, although he essentially just avoids them. And he does it very cleverly, sometimes using special means (metal claws).
Dexterity and intelligence help ninjas repel attacks from bladed weapons. Everything happens at lightning speed, and therefore it seems that the ninjas are fighting off a sharp sword with their bare hands.
MYTH #3: NINJAs WEAR MASKS AND BLACK CLOTHES
Modern ninjas who serve as bodyguards wear ordinary clothes and casual costumes. And 800 years ago, ninjas wore simple peasant dresses without black masks on their faces.
MYTH #4: NINJAS CAN VAPORATE INTO AIR
This is a consequence of the main rule of the ninja: hide, run, disappear. At the slightest opportunity to avoid a fight, a real ninja will not miss it. He will do everything possible to avoid war (struggle, fight), using dodges, retreat, threatening (frightening) throwing of shuriken (throwing weapon in the form of a star with sharp ends). To hide from the enemy, they used smoke bombs or threw sand into the opponent's eyes, confusing the enemy in order to disappear from sight.
MYTH #5: NINJAS KILL WITH ONE TOUCH OF THE HAND
In the highest school of ninja there are techniques that allow fighters to block the arteries of an attacker by touching their fingers. There are blows to the temple in the ninja's arsenal that cause death, but such techniques are taught only to those students who will never use them.
Such techniques are studied more for theory than for practice. Although ninjas learn the main pain points for touching at the very beginning of their studies (this is the basis). These points are located on the neck in the area of the eyeballs. Ninjas use this knowledge only in extreme cases, when there is no other way out to neutralize the enemy.
MYTH No. 6: SHURIKEN IS A SPECIAL KILLING WEAPON
In fact, shurikens were used as a secondary weapon to inflict wounds on enemies, distracting them from the fight. There were two types of shurikens. Hira shuriken - a household item for peasants - its tips were sharpened and sharpened to inflict wounds. Bo-shuriken is an improved military weapon with sharp spikes up to 20 cm, but it was not created for killing, but to intimidate opponents.
MYTH #7: NINJAs ONLY USE ANCIENT JAPANESE WEAPONS
The new ninjas have adopted modern types of weapons, but previously they only used their own and not necessarily ancient ones. Instead of shuriken, for example, coins sharpened at the edges were used for throwing. They often resorted to gunpowder and various homemade bombs.
Ninja students had a special subject - kayakujutsu, where they studied various powder mixtures, taught how to make and install smoke and explosive bombs and bombs on the ground. Ninjas were among the first to use smoke screens and bomb explosions to distract enemies.
MYTH #8: NINJAS MUST BE STRONG
Ninjutsu masters point out that this is not the main thing. Ninjutsu teaches a person to skillfully and effectively use his body, and it doesn’t matter whether you are fat or thin, tall or short. What is needed is the ability to anticipate your opponent’s actions and the ability to outwit him. Thanks to smooth and precise movements, the fighter gains control over the actions of the opponent and over the course of the fight itself.
Ninjutsu teaches natural positions and fluidity in all movements. The movement and position of the legs (supporting the whole body) are of primary importance here. What is important is the balance of your movements and the intelligent use of techniques familiar to the fighter. A true master is always relaxed and focused. It takes a split second to perform a striking move.
MYTH No. 9: THE PIRATE (BANDIT) WILL OVERCOME THE NINJA
If we talk about a fair fight, then the ninja will win without a shadow of a doubt. But pirates and bandits are not accustomed to obeying a code of honor. Using all available means and methods, they can outwit a ninjutsu master by using a pistol at the most unexpected moment. In this case, the ninja will be defeated. Thanks to the pirate's cunning and lack of any noble canons, the rogue will outplay the naive and noble ninja.
Shuriken (literal translation: “blade hidden in the hand”) is a hidden Japanese weapon designed to be thrown; although sometimes used for blows
Unlike a pirate, a ninja will seek a peaceful solution to the problem until the last moment and calmly take advantage of every mistake of his opponent. The pirate, of course, looks more menacing, but the ninja acts more intelligently.
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We've all heard about ninjas - some more, some less. Born and raised in clans of killers to fight against eternal opponents, the samurai. Lurking like shadows in the night are peasant warriors who are paid the highest price for special assignments.
But what if none of this is true? What if modern ideas about ancient ninjas are based on 20th century comic books and fantasies? Historian Anthony Cummins and a team of like-minded people translated ancient Japanese scrolls to convey the truth about ninjas to their contemporaries.
Ninjas used to be called differently
The hieroglyphs for the word "ninja" were read as "shinobi-no-mono" in the medieval period. "Ninja" is a derisive Chinese reading of these characters that became popular in the 20th century.
First mention of ninja
The first time ninjas are mentioned is in the Taiheiki chronicles “The Tale of the Great Peace,” written around 1375. They indicate that ninjas were sent into a windy night to infiltrate enemy territory and set houses on fire.
Golden age of the ninja
Ninjas flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries as wars tore Japan apart. After 1600, peace came to Japan, and the art of ninja gradually began to fade away.
Historical record
There are very few records of ninjas during the war period; It wasn't until peace came in the 1600s that ninjas began to record their skills. The most famous source is the colossal "ninja bible" Bansenshukai, written in 1676. Currently, there are approximately 400-500 ninjutsu manuals in Japan, most of which are still kept secret.
Samurai were not the ninja's enemies
Often in films, samurai and ninja are portrayed as enemies. In fact, the term "ninja" refers to any class of warrior in a samurai army, and the position of the ninja was akin to modern special forces attached to the main force. Many samurai mastered the art of ninjutsu.
Ninjas weren't peasants
Movies also often depict ninjas as coming from the peasant class. In fact, a ninja could be of any origin. It was only after 1600, when peace came to Japan, that the official position of the ninja in the samurai clan was reduced to a new social position called doshin - "half samurai". Over time, the ninja's status declined, although they maintained a higher position than most peasants.
Ninjutsu is not a form of martial arts
Many consider ninjutsu to be a form of martial arts, a system of martial arts that can still be learned today. However, the idea of a special form of martial arts practiced by ninjas was introduced by a single person in Japan between the 1950s and 60s. This new fighting system was brought to America during the ninja boom of the 80s and became one of the most popular misconceptions about ninjas. So far, not a single medieval mention of this form of fighting has been found.
Shurikens
Shurikens have almost nothing to do with ninjas. These specially shaped blades were used in many samurai schools as secret weapons, and it was only in the 20th century that public opinion associated them with ninjas through comic books and cartoons.
Ninja mask
There is not a single historical mention of a ninja wearing a mask. Surprisingly, according to ancient manuals, ninjas did not wear masks. They hid their faces behind a long sleeve if the enemy was close, and when working in a group, they wore white headbands, allowing them to see each other in the moonlight.
Ninja costume
Ninjas are usually represented in their iconic costume. In fact, the “suit” appears to be a uniform only to the Western eye. This is simply traditional Japanese clothing, complete with a mask. Black Japanese clothes can be compared to the black modern suit in London. In medieval Japan, people could wear masks on the street to hide their faces.
Ninjas did not use straight swords
The popular ninja sword today is a sword with a straight blade and a square guard. The origin of this myth is difficult to trace. Almost straight swords (with a bend of 1 mm) existed in medieval Japan, and square guards too, but they began to be associated with ninjas in the 20th century. Ninjutsu manuals indicate the use of ordinary swords.
Secret language of hands
Ninjas are known for their secret sign language called Kuji. However, he has no real connection to the ninja. The Kuji language most likely originated in India, and then came to China and Japan. It is a series of ritual gestures designed to ward off evil in certain situations, as if a Christian were using a crucifix. The association of these gestures with ninjas appeared again in the 20th century.
Ninjas don't use smoke bombs
The image of a ninja with a smoke bomb is universal. Although it is not completely false, it is misleading. The Ninja Manuals do not contain smoke bombs, but they do contain hundreds of other recipes, such as earth mines, hand grenades, waterproof torches, Greek fire, exploding and poisonous gas.
Nobody knows the ninja's identity
This is only half true. Ninja agents were divided into those who could be seen (Yang Ninja) and those who remained hidden (Yen Ninja). The identity of the hidden ninjas was kept secret and they could carry out missions incognito. On the other hand, a group of ninja could be hired openly, they moved with the army, had their own barracks, were exempt from the daily affairs of the camp, and were well known among their own.
Ninjas have black magic
The image of a ninja assassin is overshadowed by the image of a ninja wizard, a battle mage. In old Japanese films, ninjas are shown using magic to outsmart their opponents. Interestingly, ninja skills contain certain magical rituals, from a magical hairpin that helps one become invisible to sacrificing a dog to gain the help of the gods. However, standard samurai skills also contain an element of magic. This was widespread at the time.
Ninjas weren't killers
Ninjas did not learn how to kill from a young age so that they could be hired by other clans. Most ninjas specialized in special operations, propaganda, espionage, infiltration, and explosives. The use of ninjas as assassins was secondary and ninja manuals rarely raise this issue.
Hattori Hanzo - real historical figure
Hattori Hanzo may have gained fame from the movie Kill Bill, but he was a true samurai and a skilled ninja. He became a famous general and earned the nickname "Devil Hanzo". It is believed that in his youth he led a group of ninjas and gained strength under the wing of the future ruler of Japan. There is a legend that he wrote or inherited one of the oldest ninja scrolls in the universe.
Most misconceptions about ninjas come from the 20th century.
True ninjas ended with the period of the samurai at the end of the 19th century, when Japan took the path of modernization. Although books on ninjas existed as early as the Middle Ages, the first ninja boom in Japan occurred in the early 1900s, when information was scarce. Books on the subject became popular and between 1910 and 1970 many books filled with errors and speculation were published by amateurs and enthusiasts. All of these errors were translated into English during the ninja boom of the 1980s.
Ninja scrolls are encrypted
It is believed that the ninja scrolls are encrypted to protect their secret. It stems from a misunderstanding of the Japanese way of writing down a list of skills. In Japan, you often find scrolls that simply list certain skills and abilities. For example, the expression “Fox technique” or “Invisible Cloak technique” does not mean anything without a proper explanation, but this does not mean that they are encrypted.
If the ninja fails the mission, he must kill himself
This is a Hollywood myth. There is no documentation indicating that mission failure leads to suicide. In fact, manuals teach that it is better to fail a task than to do it hastily and cause problems. It's better to wait for the next opportunity. There is historical evidence that a ninja could kill himself and burn his body to hide his identity if caught.
Superhuman strength
Some believe that ninjas have more physical strength than regular warriors. However, only a small portion of ninja were trained in the Special Powers fighting style. Many ninja lived hidden lives in enemy territory, simply doing normal daily activities or traveling around and spreading rumors. Recommended abilities for ninjas were: disease resistance, high intelligence, fast speech, and a stupid appearance (because people tend to ignore those who look stupid).
There are no real ninjas anymore
Some people in Japan call themselves masters of ninja schools, dating back to samurai times. However, they have yet to provide evidence for their claims. This means that there are not a single documented ninja left.
Real ninjas are cooler than fictional ones
While fictional ninjas have captured people's hearts for over 100 years, a new historical truth is proving to be more interesting. With historical ninja manuals published in English, the world is presented with a more realistic and amazing picture. Ninjas can now be seen as part of the samurai fighting machine, each with a special set of skills in various areas such as espionage, covert operations, reconnaissance behind enemy lines, surveillance, explosions and destruction, and psychology. This new and improved image of the Japanese ninja evokes admiration for the depth and complexity of the samurai martial art.
In books devoted to the art of ninjutsu, you can see descriptions of a huge number of types of cold combat ninja weapons - all kinds of swords, sickles, halberds, pipes, shuriken, etc.
But from a historical point of view, the specific melee weapons of the ninja, which were used only by the “warriors of the night,” were only a couple of dozen types of military items that were invisible and used secretly. The rest was used to the same extent by samurai and bandits.
Types of shinobi bladed weapons
Ninja sword (ninja - to, gatana) is a short curved sword with a metal handle, entangled in black strips of leather. Under the influence of militants, a large number of misconceptions have arisen about the ninja sword. The ninja-to was not straight, but slightly curved and was not carried on his back, as shown in the films. To avoid drawing attention to the assassin, there were no patterns, ornaments or jewels on the blade, scabbard and hilt. Often, the scabbard of the sword (sai) was made longer than the blade and small things were placed in the empty space that could help the shinobi in a difficult situation - shurikens, poisonous powders, documents.
Ashiko - sharp metal claws that were worn on the feet and helped to climb trees and walls at high speed. They were also used as weapons - they could cause serious damage.
Shuko - like ashiko, was used for climbing trees and overcoming high fortifications.
Kakute is the weapon of a female ninja. It was a ring with pointed protrusions onto which poison was applied.
Kama is a combat weapon in the shape of a sickle, with a handle 45 cm long and a curved blade attached perpendicular to it. Often used as a dual weapon.
Kusari-gama is a kama to which a chain with a load at the other end was attached. With the help of a chain, the enemy's weapon was intercepted and the blade was thrown out at a distance of the length of the chain, followed by the return of the kama to the ninja's hands.
Kaginawa is a cat on a long rope or chain. Used to overcome walls.
Kiyoketsu-shoge is a rope with a knife tied at one end and a hoop-shaped handle at the other.
Naginata is a Japanese halberd with a fifteen-centimeter blade. The naginata was often worn by sohei warrior monks, and ninjas used it if they wanted to disguise themselves as them.
Neko-te - metal, sometimes poisoned, claws that were worn on the fingers. They were mainly used by women - shinobi kunoichi to damage the eyes of an opponent.
Sai is a Japanese trident, which is a sharp round or multifaceted sixty-centimeter rod with sharpened guards.
Shobo is a sharp metal rod that is attached to the middle finger using a special ring.
Shuriken is a thin, sharpened metal plate that was used primarily to stop an enemy. Sometimes poison was applied to the ends of the shuriken, but a ninja with a poisoned shuriken could inadvertently injure himself and die from his own poison.
Throwing arrows - pointed rods 10-15 cm long, were worn secretly in a special quiver on the hand.
Tessen is a fan with metal sharpened knitting needles. Often used as a small shield.
Fukiya, fukibari - a blowpipe 5-30 centimeters long. With its help, the ninja could shoot poisoned needles.
Ninja weapons video
The video lists the most interesting items from the shinobi arsenal.
Ninja (literally - hiding, one who hides, endures, endures difficulties) - a reconnaissance saboteur, spy, assassin or bodyguard in Japan of the Middle Ages. Ninjutsu (the art of stealth) is a Japanese martial art. This type of Japanese hand-to-hand fighting and the people who wield it are surrounded by many historical and modern myths, and we would like to bring some clarity to this matter, concept, art, way of life.
The prevailing qualities of ninjas (those heroes whom we see so often in anime) were considered to be cunning, ingenuity and perseverance. Their main subjects were horse riding, stick fighting, military strategy, the art of stealth and camouflage, escape and disappearance, pyrotechnics and explosives, the use of a combat sword, kusarigama (a chain weapon consisting of a 2.5 m chain with a weight at one end and with a sickle on the other), spiritual purification, the art of infiltration, the spear, water training, unarmed combat, meteorology, espionage and geography.
MYTH #1: REAL NINJAS ARE A MYTH
This type of wrestling and its fighters began to appear in Japan 800 years ago. This means of defense was necessary for peasants to protect themselves from samurai and other armed warriors. Ninjutsu is considered a unique and purely defensive form of martial arts. His main principle is to avoid battle if you can, and if you can’t, kill the enemy. The ninja first tries to avoid any conflict: he throws sand into the enemy’s eyes to blind him, and hides. But if the battle starts, then the ninjas are merciless. No wonder the Japanese emperors used them as bodyguards, spies and assassins.
MYTH #2: NINJAS CAN PREVENT A SHARP SWORD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS
Ninjutsu master Hatsumi is the patriarch and founder of the Bujinkan school. He belonged to the Takamatsu school and served as the personal bodyguard of the last Chinese emperor. He shows his students techniques and says: “Try to avoid all contact and combat.” He shows them how to deflect blows with a sword, although he essentially just avoids them. And he does it very cleverly, sometimes using special means (metal claws).
Dexterity and intelligence help ninjas repel attacks from bladed weapons. Everything happens at lightning speed, and therefore it seems that the ninjas are fighting off a sharp sword with their bare hands.
MYTH #3: NINJAs WEAR MASKS AND BLACK CLOTHES
Modern ninjas who serve as bodyguards wear ordinary clothes and casual costumes. And 800 years ago, ninjas wore simple peasant dresses without black masks on their faces.
MYTH #4: NINJAS CAN VAPORATE INTO AIR
This is a consequence of the main rule of the ninja: hide, run, disappear. At the slightest opportunity to avoid a fight, a real ninja will not miss it. He will do everything possible to avoid war (struggle, fight), using dodges, retreat, threatening (frightening) throwing of shuriken (throwing weapon in the form of a star with sharp ends). To hide from the enemy, they used smoke bombs or threw sand into the opponent's eyes, confusing the enemy in order to disappear from sight.
MYTH #5: NINJAS KILL WITH ONE TOUCH OF THE HAND
In the highest school of ninja there are techniques that allow fighters to block the arteries of an attacker by touching their fingers. There are blows to the temple in the ninja's arsenal that cause death, but such techniques are taught only to those students who will never use them.
Such techniques are studied more for theory than for practice. Although ninjas learn the main pain points for touching at the very beginning of their studies (this is the basis). These points are located on the neck in the area of the eyeballs. Ninjas use this knowledge only in extreme cases, when there is no other way out to neutralize the enemy.
MYTH No. 6: SHURIKEN IS A SPECIAL KILLING WEAPON
In fact, shurikens were used as a secondary weapon to inflict wounds on enemies, distracting them from the fight. There were two types of shurikens. Hira shuriken - a household item for peasants - its tips were sharpened and sharpened to inflict wounds. Bo-shuriken is an improved military weapon with sharp spikes up to 20 cm, but it was not created for killing, but to intimidate opponents.
MYTH #7: NINJAs ONLY USE ANCIENT JAPANESE WEAPONS
The new ninjas have adopted modern types of weapons, but previously they only used their own and not necessarily ancient ones. Instead of shuriken, for example, coins sharpened at the edges were used for throwing. They often resorted to gunpowder and various homemade bombs.
Ninja students had a special subject - kayakujutsu, where they studied various powder mixtures, taught how to make and install smoke and explosive bombs and bombs on the ground. Ninjas were among the first to use smoke screens and bomb explosions to distract enemies.
MYTH #8: NINJAS MUST BE STRONG
Ninjutsu masters point out that this is not the main thing. Ninjutsu teaches a person to skillfully and effectively use his body, and it doesn’t matter whether you are fat or thin, tall or short. What is needed is the ability to anticipate your opponent’s actions and the ability to outwit him. Thanks to smooth and precise movements, the fighter gains control over the actions of the opponent and over the course of the fight itself.
Ninjutsu teaches natural positions and fluidity in all movements. The movement and position of the legs (supporting the whole body) are of primary importance here. What is important is the balance of your movements and the intelligent use of techniques familiar to the fighter. A true master is always relaxed and focused. It takes a split second to perform a striking move.
MYTH No. 9: THE PIRATE (BANDIT) WILL OVERCOME THE NINJA
If we talk about a fair fight, then the ninja will win without a shadow of a doubt. But pirates and bandits are not accustomed to obeying a code of honor. Using all available means and methods, they can outwit a ninjutsu master by using a pistol at the most unexpected moment. In this case, the ninja will be defeated. Thanks to the pirate's cunning and lack of any noble canons, the rogue will outplay the naive and noble ninja.
Shuriken (literal translation: “blade hidden in the hand”) is a hidden Japanese weapon designed to be thrown; although sometimes used for blows
Unlike a pirate, a ninja will seek a peaceful solution to the problem until the last moment and calmly take advantage of every mistake of his opponent. The pirate, of course, looks more menacing, but the ninja acts more intelligently.
Japanese wisdom:
1. If a problem can be solved, then there is no need to worry about it; if it cannot be solved, then there is no use worrying about it.
2. Having thought, make up your mind, but having decided, don’t think.
3. Do not detain the one leaving, do not drive away the one who has arrived.
4. Fast is slow, but without interruptions.
5. It is better to be the enemy of a good person than the friend of a bad one.
6. There are no great people without ordinary people.
7. Anyone who really wants to go upstairs will invent a ladder.
8. A husband and wife should be like a hand and eyes: when the hand hurts, the eyes cry, and when the eyes cry, the hands wipe away the tears.
9. The sun does not know what is right. The sun knows no wrong. The sun shines without the purpose of warming anyone. He who finds himself is like the sun.
10. The sea is big because it doesn’t disdain small rivers.
11. And a long journey begins with a close one.
12. He who drinks does not know about the dangers of wine; whoever does not drink does not know about its benefits.
13. Even if you need a sword once in your life, you should always wear it.
14. Beautiful flowers do not bear good fruit.
15. Grief, like a torn dress, should be left at home.
16. When there is love, smallpox ulcers are as beautiful as dimples on the cheeks.
17. No one trips while lying in bed.
18. One kind word can warm three winter months.
19. Give way to fools and crazy people.
20. When you draw a branch, you need to hear the breath of the wind.
21. Check seven times before you doubt a person.
22. Do everything you can, and leave the rest to fate.
23. Excessive honesty borders on stupidity.
24. Happiness comes to a house where there is laughter.
25. Victory goes to the one who endures half an hour more than his opponent.
26. It happens that a leaf sinks, but a stone floats.
27. No arrow is shot into a smiling face.
28. Cold tea and cold rice are tolerable, but a cold look and a cold word are unbearable.
29. At ten years old - a miracle, at twenty - a genius, and after thirty - an ordinary person.
30. If a woman wants to, she will pass through the rock.
31. Asking is a shame for a minute, but not knowing is a shame for a lifetime.
32. A perfect vase has never left the hands of a bad master.
33. Don’t be afraid to bend a little, you’ll straighten up straighter.
34. Deep rivers flow silently.
35. If you set off on a journey of your own free will, then a thousand ri seems like one.