Prostia nu are leac.
“There is no cure for foolishness.”
Some flaws in judgment or character cannot be fixed by advice or effort alone.
— Traditional Romania Wisdom, Romania
Source: Traditional Romania proverb, public-domain oral tradition
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Haste spoils the work.
Rushing a task tends to ruin its outcome; care matters more than speed.
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He who rises early goes far.
Diligence and an early start lead to greater achievement.
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What you do not like for yourself, do not do to another.
A golden-rule teaching of empathy and fairness toward others.
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The wolf changes its coat, but not its habit.
Outward appearances can change, but a person's true nature persists.
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Not everything that flies can be eaten.
Not every attractive opportunity is actually useful or good for you.
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The dog that barks does not bite.
Loud threats often come from those least likely to act on them.
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