Pepatah Minangkabau



Jika cerdik diajak berunding
Jika bodoh disuruh diarah
Yang pekak disuruh cucuh meriam
Yang berani dibuat kepala lawan
Kalau kayo hendakkan emasnya
Kalau mu'alim hendakkan doanya


Translation:

The intelligent is engaged in negotiations
The ignorant is given guidance
The deaf lights the cannon
The brave heads the army
The rich is good for his wealth
The pious is good for his prayers



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