This is is our collection of inspirational proverbs
Part 1
The waiting man gets the wind behind him. Swedish Proverb
The longer the night lasts, the more our dreams will be. Chinese Proverb
Better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness. Chinese Proverb
The bee has a sting but honey too. Swedish Proverb
Nothing is impossible for a willing heart. French Proverb
God gives to those who get up early. Russian Proverb
You need a sharp axe for a tough bough. Russian Proverb
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket English Proverb
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. American Proverb
A tiger never returns to his prey he did not finish off. Chinese Proverb
The first step is always the hardest. American Proverb
There will be bumps in the smoothest roads. French Proverb
The sun will shine into our yard too. Russian Proverb
Best Chances will become Odds if you don’t react in time. Indian Proverb
You’re never too old to learn. American Proverb
Where there’s a will there’s a way English Proverb
People feel it when they have it. Indian Proverb
Don’t sit among scoffers. Swedish Proverb
Even a stone gets rounded by constant rubbing. Indian Proverb
A fall into a ditch makes you wiser. Chinese Proverb
A bird in hand is worth two in the bush English Proverb
Envy is the companion of great success. Swedish Proverb
It’s better to keep what little you have, than to risk it for something more. American Proverb
Who is everywhere is nowhere. Swedish Proverb
A man who chases two rabbits catches none. Roman Proverb
If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow. Chinese Proverb
If you want happiness for an hour — take a nap.
If you want happiness for a day — go fishing.
If you want happiness for a month — get married.
If you want happiness for a year — inherit a fortune.
If you want happiness for a lifetime — help someone else. Chinese Proverb
Vincit qui se vincit He conquers who conquers himself. Latin Proverb
Dum spiro, spero While I breathe, I hope. Latin Proverb
Qui audet adipiscitur He who dares wins. Latin Proverb
Possunt quia posse videntur They can because they seem to be able to. Latin Proverb
Per aspera ad astra! Through difficulties to the stars! Latin Proverb
Nulli secundus Second to none. Latin Proverb
Dum vita est, spes est While there’s life, there’s hope. Latin Proverb
Nil desperandum Never despair. Latin Proverb
Aut vincere aut mori Either to conquer or to die. Latin Proverb
Aut viam inveniam aut faciam (Hannibal) I’ll either find a way or make one. Latin Proverb
Faber est quisque fortunae suae Every man is architect of his own fortune. Latin Proverb
Si vis amari, ama (Annaeus Seneca, a.k.a. Seneca the Elder, Epistularum Moralium Ad Lucilium) If you wish to be loved, love. Latin Proverb
Non est ad astra mollis e terris via (Lucius Annaeus Seneca) The way from earth to the stars is not peaceful. Latin Proverb
Ipsa scientia potestas est (Sir Francis Bacon) Knowledge itself is power. Latin Proverb
Fall seven times, stand up eight. Japanese Proverb
Don’t set sail on someone else’s star. African Proverb
If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for something. African Proverb
A cutting word is worse than a bowstring, a cut may heal, but the cut of the tongue does not. African Proverb
If you climb up a tree, you must climb down the same tree. African Proverb
It is not what you are called, but what you answer to. African Proverb
A chattering bird builds no nest. African Proverb
If you run after two hares you will catch neither. African Proverb
When a needle falls into a deep well, many people will look into the well, but few will be ready to go down after it. African Proverb
For tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today. African Proverb
A little impatience will spoil great plans. Chinese Proverb
Even a hare will bite when it is cornered. Chinese Proverb
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Chinese Proverb
If you bow at all, bow low. Chinese Proverb
A smile will gain you ten more years of life. Chinese Proverb
A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song. Chinese Proverb
A book holds a house of gold. Chinese Proverb
Talk does not cook rice. Chinese Proverb
Experience is a comb which nature gives us when we are bald. Chinese Proverb
Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still. Chinese Proverb
Behave toward everyone as if receiving a guest. Chinese Proverb
A fall into a ditch makes you wiser. Chinese Proverb
Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without one. Chinese Proverb
He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever. Chinese Proverb
An inch of time is an inch of gold but you can’t buy that inch of time with an inch of gold. Chinese Proverb
Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy. American Proverb
Good weight and measure, are heaven’s treasure. American Proverb
If you desire many things, many things will be seem but a few. American Proverb
Pride is said to be the last vice the good man gets clear of. American Proverb
Wishes won’t wash dishes. American Proverb
A dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine. American Proverb
Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face. American Proverb
Necessity never made a good bargain. American Proverb
Here today, gone tomorrow. American Proverb
Variety is the spice of life. American Proverb
From little acorns mighty oaks do grow. American Proverb
Hope is a good breakfast, but a poor supper. American Proverb
A good neighbour is better than a brother far off. Danish Proverb
Break one link and the whole chain falls apart. Danish Proverb
“It will come back,” said the man, when he gave his sow pork. Danish Proverb
A slip of the foot may soon be recovered; but that of the tongue perhaps never. Danish Proverb
Age may wrinkle the face, but lack of enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. Danish Proverb
Faults are thick where love is thin. Danish Proverb
A crowd is not company. Danish Proverb
It is best to be on the safe side. Danish Proverb
A fool only wins the first game. Danish Proverb
Keep your nose out of another’s mess. Danish Proverb
A friend’s frown is better than a fool’s smile. Danish Proverb
Better a little furniture than an empty house. Danish Proverb
Many hands make light work. English Proverb
Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched. English Proverb
A bad penny always turns up. English Proverb
Grasp no more than thy hand will hold. English Proverb
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. English Proverb
Actions speak louder than words. English Proverb
You are never to old to learn. English Proverb
A bicycle can’t stand on its own because it’s two-tired. English Proverb
A stumble may prevent a fall. English Proverb
If you want to judge a man’s character, give him power. English Proverb
If wishes were horses beggars might ride. English Proverb
The future is purchased by the present. French Proverb
A clear conscience is a good pillow. French Proverb
A friend is known in time of need. French Proverb
A healthy man is a successful man. French Proverb
