To endure is obligatory, but to like is not
To endure is obligatory, but to like is not —Â (This is a rough translation from a Breton proverb)
It is an old Jewish saying that “God could not be everywhere and therefore he made Grandmothersâ€.
It is an old Jewish saying that “God could not be everywhere and therefore he made Grandmothers. — This is a Jewish proverb.
If you had been calm, you wouldn’t have seen a miracle.
If you had been calm, you wouldn’t have seen a miracle. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… If you you had been careful you would not have gotten into trouble. (A rough translation of a Bulgarian proverb)
In twelve months, thirteen festivals.
In twelve months, thirteen festivals. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… A superabundance of occasions for celebrations. (Translated from a Bengali proverb)
The old horse in the stable still yearns to run 1000 li 1.
The old horse in the stable still yearns to run 1000 li 1. — The moral of this proverb, or a meaning could be Don’t underestimate experienced people, old people still may have great ambitions and potential. Another one is “The older the ginger the hotter the spice”. Literally One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Over a long distance, you learn about the strength of your horse; over a long time, you learn about the character of your friend. This can be used positively to praise a true friend; or negatively to criticize friends that could not stand a test. (This is a rough translation from a Chinese proverb)
I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I do and I understand.
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
A monkey dressed up is still a monkey.
One stone, two birds
a person needs a face; a tree needs bark
Quiet water wears down a mountain.
Dragon, head, snake, tail
Filipino sayings and proverbs
Filipino sayings
