Proverbs of various nations

Wise Proverbs From Around the World! We all know many proverbs, but seldom do we know where they come from. In fact, research suggests that most of the proverbs we know did not come from our own culture! In the rich and complex history of our world and the many thousands of different cultures and countries that have risen, fallen and maintained, we have discovered many truths, and have coined many phrases and proverbs.  Here you can have a glance at that wealth of wisdom, collected from 100 nations and cultures, in one list. You may be surprised to discover the origin of some famous proverbs, as well as the wisdom that every country has to offer! Afghanistan What you see in yourself is what you see in the world. Albania The sun at home warms better than the sun elsewhere. Argentina 1. Dress the monkey in silk and it is still a monkey.   2. A man who develops himself is born twice. Armenia You are as many a person as the number of languages you know. Austria A light is still a light - even though the blind man cannot see it. Azerbaijan It's not shameful not to know, but it's shameful not to ask. Belgium He who does not wish for little things does not deserve big things. Benin Anyone who see beauty and does not look at it will soon be poor.  Bosnia The eyes of cheats are always full of tears Brazil He who knows nothing, doubts nothing. Bulgaria A tree falls the way it leans. Burma One sesame seed won't make oil. Cameroon A chattering bird builds no nest. China A rumor goes in one ear and out many mouths. Congo  A cat goes to a monastery, but she still remains a cat. Cuba Life is short but a smile takes barely a second. Czech Republic Wisdom is easy to carry but difficult to gather. Denmark Better to ask twice than to lose your way once. Egypt God loves him who cares for the poor more than him who respects the wealthy. England A fool may ask more questions in an hour than a wise man can answer in seven years. Ethiopia Advise and counsel him; if he does not listen, let adversity teach him. France There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience. Gaelic Even God cannot make two mountains without a valley in between. Georgia The eyeless ant asks God for eye-lashes. Germany A lean agreement is better than a fat lawsuit. Ghana Hunger is felt by a slave and hunger is felt by a king. Greece Great abilities produce great vices as well as virtues. Guinea He who has done evil, expects evil. Haiti Don't insult the alligator until you've crossed the river. Hindu Never strike your wife, even with a flower. Hungary Where ambition ends, happiness begins. Iceland He who lives without discipline dies without honor. India The cobra will bite you whether you call it cobra or Mr. Cobra. Iran Acquaintance without patience is like a candle with no light. Ireland He who gets a name for early rising can stay in bed until midday. Israel 1. Poverty is a wonderful thing. It sticks to a man after all his friends have forsaken him.   2. Don't approach a goat from the front, a horse from the back, or a fool from any side. Italy Between saying and doing, many a pair of shoes is worn out. Jamaica When you go to a donkey's house, don't talk about. ears. Japan 1. Time spent laughing is time spent with the gods.   2. Fall seven times, stand up eight. Kenya Having a good discussion is like having riches. Korea, South Aim high in your career but stay humble in your heart. Kurdish It is more difficult to contend with oneself than with the world. Latin Keep quiet and people will think you are a philosopher. Lebanon Lower your voice, strengthen your argument. Madagascar Words are like eggs: when they are hatched they have wings. Malaysia A fool is like the big drum that beats fast but does not realize its hollowness. Malta Where the heart loves, there the legs walk. Mexico It's not enough to know how to rise - you must also know how to fall. Morocco Evening promises are like butter: morning comes, and it's all melted. Netherlands A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains. New Zealand The more you ask how much longer it will take, the longer the journey will seem. Niger Accomplishment of purpose is better than making a profit.