Salawikain of the Day-Character

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 10/16/08

Kahit paliguan man ng pabango ang aso,
lalabas at lalabas pa rin ang mabahong amoy nito.

Translation/Meaning:


Even perfume can not mask the bad odor. No amount of cover-up using money and power can obscure the real character of a person.

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Salawikain of the Day- Business-Greed

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 10/09/08

Sa mahal magbenta, nababarat ang paninda.

Translation/Meaning:


Businessmen who overprice their products will always have customers haggling for a lower price.

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Salawikain of the Day-Money

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 9/16/08

Mabuti pa ang maliit na dampa,
Kaysa sa palasyong nakasangla.

Translation/Meaning:


It is better to have a small house you can call your own than a palatial home which is still mortgaged and is still payable.

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