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Nem zörög a haraszt, ha a szél nem fújja.

“The dry leaves do not rustle unless the wind blows them.”

A rumor or disturbance rarely arises without some real underlying cause.

— Traditional Hungary Wisdom, Hungary

Source: Traditional Hungary proverb, public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from Hungary

Aki másnak vermet ás, maga esik bele.

“He who digs a pit for others falls into it himself.”

Scheming to harm others ultimately brings ruin upon yourself.

Source: Traditional Hungary proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Nem esik messze az alma a fájától.

“The apple does not fall far from its tree.”

Children resemble their parents in character and behavior.

Source: Traditional Hungary proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Addig nyújtózkodj, amíg a takaród ér.

“Stretch only as far as your blanket reaches.”

Live within your means and do not overreach your resources.

Source: Traditional Hungary proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Jobb ma egy veréb, mint holnap egy túzok.

“Better a sparrow today than a bustard tomorrow.”

A small certain gain now is worth more than a bigger uncertain one later.

Source: Traditional Hungary proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Ki korán kel, aranyat lel.

“He who rises early finds gold.”

Diligence and an early start bring good fortune and reward.

Source: Traditional Hungary proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Lassan járj, tovább érsz.

“Walk slowly, and you will get further.”

Careful, steady effort achieves more than reckless haste.

Source: Traditional Hungary proverb, public-domain oral tradition