Kulħadd tad-demm u l-laħam.

“We are all made of flesh and blood.”

All people share the same human nature and deserve equal compassion.

M'hemmx warda bla xewk.

“There is no rose without thorns.”

Nothing beautiful or worthwhile comes without some difficulty.

Tmiem tajjeb isewwi kollox.

“All's well that ends well.”

A good outcome makes up for the struggles that came before it.

Żgur il-mewt.

“Death is the only thing that's certain.”

Nothing in life is guaranteed except death, so live wisely and without excessive worry.

Tixtrix ħut fil-baħar.

“Do not buy fish that are still in the sea.”

Do not count on something before it is actually in your hands.

Tagħmilx iz-zalza qabel taqbad il-ħut.

“Do not prepare the sauce before you have caught the fish.”

Don't plan the celebration before the task is actually accomplished.