Proverbs

Collection of proverbs from different cultures organized by themes.

A peaceful heart sees a festival in every village.

Indian proverb

The wind cannot be stopped. But windmills can be built.

Dutch proverb

One whose smile enhances them is good; one whose smile disfigures them is bad.

Hungarian proverb

Often walk the path that leads to your friend's orchard, lest the weeds prevent you from seeing the way.

Indian proverb

No friend like a brother; no enemy like a brother.

Indian proverb

Even if your wife has committed a hundred faults, do not strike her, not even with a flower.

Indian proverb

When you point with your finger, remember that three fingers are pointing at you.

English proverb

A stumble can prevent a fall.

English proverb

The children, when they are young, make their parents foolish; when they are older, drive them crazy.

English proverb

To learn how to pray, there's nothing like traveling by sea.

English proverb

No matter how good a horse is, it still needs spurs.

English proverb

Never be afraid of the day you have not seen.

English proverb