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    The document contains a Visayan riddle and its English translation, followed by clues and answers to identify common Filipino fruits and vegetables. It also includes several English proverbs and their meanings: [1] "People who live in glass houses should not throw stones" means don't criticize others if you have flaws yourself. [2] "You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs" refers to accepting small problems when striving for great results. [3] "Don't count your chickens before they hatch" is about waiting until success is achieved to plan further.

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    The document contains a Visayan riddle and its English translation, followed by clues and answers to identify common Filipino fruits and vegetables. It also includes several English proverbs and their meanings: [1] "People who live in glass houses should not throw stones" means don't criticize others if you have flaws yourself. [2] "You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs" refers to accepting small problems when striving for great results. [3] "Don't count your chickens before they hatch" is about waiting until success is achieved to plan further.

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    The document contains a Visayan riddle and its English translation, followed by clues and answers to identify common Filipino fruits and vegetables. It also includes several English proverbs and their meanings: [1] "People who live in glass houses should not throw stones" means don't criticize others if you have flaws yourself. [2] "You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs" refers to accepting small problems when striving for great results. [3] "Don't count your chickens before they hatch" is about waiting until success is achieved to plan further.

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    Visayan Riddle

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    The document contains a Visayan riddle and its English translation, followed by clues and answers to identify common Filipino fruits and vegetables. It also includes several English proverbs and their meanings: [1] "People who live in glass houses should not throw stones" means don't criticize others if you have flaws yourself. [2] "You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs" refers to accepting small problems when striving for great results. [3] "Don't count your chickens before they hatch" is about waiting until success is achieved to plan further.

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    Visayan Riddle: Kabayo ni Adan, dili moka-on ug dili kabay-an.

    English Translation: The horse of Adam does not eat unless someone
    rides on it.
    (kudkuran coconut grater)

    Ate mo, ate ko, Ate ng lahat ng tao. (My sister, your sister, everyone's
    sister)
    Hiyas na puso, kulay ginto, mabango kung amuyin, masarap kung
    kainin. (Shape like a heart, gold in color, sweet to smell and good to
    eat.)
    Butong binalot ng bakal, bakal na binalot ng kristal. (Seed that is wrap
    in steel, steel that is wrap in crystal).
    Nag tapis nang nag tapis nakalitaw ang bulbolis. (She wears a skirt, but
    you can still what is inside).
    Aling pagkain sa mundo, ang nakalabas ang buto? (What fruit in the
    world that the seed is out?)
    Nakatalikod na ang prinsesa, mukha niya'y nakaharap pa. (The princess
    is on her back, but her head is still facing us)
    Balat niya'y berde, buto niya'y itim,laman niya'y pula, sino siya? (Her
    skin is green, her seed is black, her tissue is red, who is she?)
    Kung tawagin nila'y santo, hindi naman milagroso. (He is called Saint,
    but with no miracle.)
    Bahay ni Mang Pedro, punung-puno ng bato. (House of Pedro, full of
    stone)
    Kumpul-kumpol na uling, hayon at bibitin-bitin. (A bunch of charcoal,
    hanging here and there.)


    Atis (Sugar Apple)
    Mangga (Mango)
    Lansones (Lanzones)
    Mais (Corn)
    Kasoy (Cashew)
    Balimbing (Star Apple)
    Pakwan (Watermelon)
    Duhat (Black Plum)
    "People who live in glass houses should not throw stones."
    --Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.

    "You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs."
    --When you try to do something great, you'll probably make a few people
    annoyed or angry. Don't worry about those people; just focus on the good results.

    Don't count your chickens before they hatch."
    --Your plans might not work out, so don't start thinking about what you'll do after
    you succeed. Wait until you've already succeeded, and then you can think about
    what to do next.

    "If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself."
    --Don't trust other people to do important things for you. You have to do things
    yourself to control the quality of the results.

    Two wrongs don't make a right."
    --When someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only
    make things worse.

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