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~ Proverbs From Around the World! ~
« on: November 22, 2012, 07:27:55 AM »
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.
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« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2012, 07:29:20 AM »
Albania 



The sun at home warms better than the sun elsewhere.
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« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2012, 07:30:44 AM »
Argentina   



1. Dress the monkey in silk and it is still a monkey.

2. A man who develops himself is born twice.
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« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2012, 07:32:04 AM »
Armenia



You are as many a person as the number of lanugages you know.
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« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2012, 07:34:04 AM »
Austria



A light is still a light - even though the blind man cannot see it.
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« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2012, 07:35:17 AM »
Azerbaijan



It's not shameful not to know, but it's shameful not to ask.
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« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2012, 07:36:18 AM »
Belgium



He who does not wish for little things does not deserve big things.
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« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2012, 07:37:34 AM »
Benin 



Anyone who see beauty and does not look at it will soon be poor.
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« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2012, 07:39:31 AM »
Bosnia



The eyes of cheats are always full of tears
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« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2012, 07:40:27 AM »
Brazil 



He who knows nothing, doubts nothing.
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« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2012, 07:41:47 AM »
Bulgaria   



A tree falls the way it leans.
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« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2012, 07:42:52 AM »
Burma 



One sesame seed won't make oil.
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« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2012, 07:43:52 AM »
Cameroon 



A chattering bird builds no nest.
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« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2012, 07:45:01 AM »
China 



A rumor goes in one ear and out many mouths.
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« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2012, 07:46:50 AM »
Congo 



A cat goes to a monastery, but she still remains a cat.
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