Proverbs

Collection of proverbs from different cultures organized by themes.

The woman cries before the wedding, the man after.

Polish proverb

The moon and love, when they do not grow, diminish.

Portuguese proverb

The stairs must be swept starting from the top.

Romanian proverb

Falling is allowed. Getting up is mandatory.

Russian proverb

The heart is a child: it waits for what it desires.

Russian proverb

Pray, but don't stop rowing towards the shore.

Russian proverb

Longing for the past is like chasing the wind.

Russian proverb

El hombre que hace su fortuna en un año debería ser ahorcado doce meses antes.

Russian proverb

If everyone swept in front of their own door, how clean the city would be!

Russian proverb

Useless wisdom only differs from foolishness in that it requires much more effort.

Swedish proverb

Words are dwarfs, examples are giants.

Swiss proverb

He who seeks a friend without imperfections ends up without friends.

Turkish proverb