The words of Peru
Real words from the people of Peru, each with a verified source. New quotes are added as each is fact-checked.
โDo not steal, do not lie, do not be lazy.โ
Ama sua, ama llulla, ama qhella.
Source: Inca moral code (Andean/Quechua oral tradition), widely documented; recorded by chroniclers such as Guaman Poma de Ayala and Garcilaso de la Vega
โToday for you, tomorrow for me.โ
Hoy por ti, maรฑana por mรญ.
Source: Common Spanish-language proverb widely used in Peru; public-domain oral tradition
โHe who is born a flowerpot never gets past the hallway.โ
El que nace para maceta, no pasa del corredor.
Source: Traditional Latin American / Peruvian proverb, public-domain oral tradition
โThe shrimp that falls asleep is carried off by the current.โ
Camarรณn que se duerme, se lo lleva la corriente.
Source: Traditional Latin American / Peruvian proverb, public-domain oral tradition
โThe sun shines for everyone.โ
El sol sale para todos.
Source: Traditional Spanish-language proverb used in Peru; public-domain oral tradition
โLittle by little one walks far.โ
Poco a poco se anda lejos.
Source: Traditional Spanish-language proverb used in Peru; public-domain oral tradition