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Proverbs and sayings are usually short and sweet or short and tangy. They have been defined as the wisdom of many and the wit of one. Although proverbs, sayings and maxim may be highly believed, they ironically often contradict each other.
Here’s a look at the most popular, interesting and awkward Polish proverbs. What do they say about Polish cultural and historical reality? What happens when you translate them? And what you can learn from them? Because, as one Polish proverb claims, 'Two words are enough for a wise head,' or Mądrej głowie dość dwie słowie!
Well, I kinda see them as little snapshots of wisdom, culture, and even history. Plus, nothing beats the look on a native Polish speaker’s face when you casually drop a fitting proverb into conversation!
Proverbs and folk wisdom from around the world. Better the devil you know than the devil you don't know. See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. The guilty conscience is a secret enemy. Life is like an onion, which one peels crying. Life is not separate from death. It only looks that way. The nearer to the synagogue, the farther from God.
Unlock wisdom from the most famous and forgotten quotes, curated by our team of quote-loving editors.
28 mar 2016 · Proverbs are the capsules of condensed wisdom, values and beliefs of the culture. In the South, these proverbs are a legacy passed down from generation to the next. Like dialect, proverbs have...
27 paź 2023 · This guide contains a collection of old and famous Irish proverbs, sayings and words of wisdom, collected over the 34 years I've spent in Ireland.
