The words of Finland

Finland — quotes, proverbs & wisdom

Real words from the people of Finland, each with a verified source. New quotes are added as each is fact-checked.

“No one is a blacksmith when they are born.”

Ei kukaan ole seppä syntyessään.

Source: Traditional Finnish proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“He who reaches for the spruce falls onto the juniper.”

Joka kuuseen kurkottaa, se katajaan kapsahtaa.

Source: Traditional Finnish proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“The morning is wiser than the evening.”

Aamu on iltaa viisaampi.

Source: Traditional Finnish proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“A dog should not be judged by its fur.”

Ei ole koiraa karvoihin katsominen.

Source: Traditional Finnish proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“The frost will drive the piglet home.”

Kyllä routa porsaan kotiin ajaa.

Source: Traditional Finnish proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“Misfortune does not come with a bell around its neck.”

Vahinko ei tule kello kaulassa.

Source: Traditional Finnish proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“What you leave behind you, you will find in front of you.”

Minkä taakseen jättää, sen edestään löytää.

Source: Traditional Finnish proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“Learning never throws you into a ditch.”

Ei oppi ojaan kaada.

Source: Traditional Finnish proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“Even the horse kicks out of love.”

Rakkaudesta se hevonenkin potkii.

Source: Traditional Finnish proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“Work praises its maker.”

Työ tekijäänsä kiittää.

Source: Traditional Finnish proverb, public-domain oral tradition