Here are some examples of "pepatah": "dalam laut dapat diduga, dalam hati siapa tahu" (we can assume the depth of the sea, but we cannot assume what is in people's hearts) teaches very clearly about the danger of assuming what is in people's hearts, for this knowledge can only be obtained by asking the people concerned, not by assuming; "ada gula, ada semut" (where there is sugar, there is ant) teaches the law of causality, in which an effect can be inferred if there is a cause; "malu bertanya, sesat di jalan" (if you are shy of asking questions, you will get lost in your way) teaches the importance of asking questions in the process of seeking after knowledge, and the like.