Mabuti ang simbahan cung tabiñgan.—Beautiful is the church, but it must have its curtains (mysteries).
Nang magcatulay tulay na ang balita sa maraving tavo ay siyang ypinagcabalirbor.—Truth having passed through many (lips), becomes so entangled and altered, that it no longer resembles truth.
Maylomalong tamis sapolot at lacas sahalimao?—What is sweeter than honey, or stronger than a lion?
Ungmasoc lamang aco saujo.—Tell a lie to find a truth.
Houag mong ypanotnor sa maruming camay.—Trust not the disentanglement of the threads to a man with dirty hands.
Papasaylañginmo iyang nagbabanalbanalan.—If he be so virtuous, let him go to the wilderness (become a hermit).
Ayat sa lalandos cang naparito.—You come to the work and bring no tools.
Houag mong guisiñgin ang natotolog.—Wake not the sleeping.
Mapagsacasacang tavo sicuan.—Trust not the deceiver who says, “I’ll do it by and by.”
Houag mong ayoquin ang bavas nang catouirang justicia.—Bend not the straight rod of justice.