Lily Proverbs

When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other. (Chinese Proverb)
Even the white lily casts a shadow. View proverb
Hungarian Proverb
If you have only two pennies left in the world, with the first penny, you should buy rice to feed your family. With the second penny, say the wise Japanese, you should buy a lily. The Japanese understand the importance of dreaming... View proverb
Japanese Proverb
If you have two loaves of bread, sell one and buy a lily. View proverb
Chinese Proverb
Don't guild the lily. View proverb
Yugoslav Proverb