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The words of Philippines

Philippines โ€” quotes, proverbs & wisdom

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

โ€œHe who does not look back to where he came from will never reach his destination.โ€

Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makararating sa paroroonan.

Traditional Philippines Wisdom

Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition; widely attributed in Philippine culture.

โ€œIf there is perseverance, there is stew.โ€

Kapag may tiyaga, may nilaga.

Traditional Philippines Wisdom

Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition.

โ€œMercy is with God, but action is with man.โ€

Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa.

Traditional Philippines Wisdom

Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition.

โ€œHe who walks too fast, if pricked by a thorn, is pricked deeply.โ€

Ang lumakad nang matulin, kung matinik ay malalim.

Traditional Philippines Wisdom

Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition.

โ€œA person in a tight spot will cling even to a blade.โ€

Ang taong nagigipit, sa patalim kumakapit.

Traditional Philippines Wisdom

Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition.

โ€œWhatever the tree is, so is its fruit.โ€

Kung ano ang puno, siya ang bunga.

Traditional Philippines Wisdom

Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition.

โ€œSpend all your blessings today, and tomorrow you will be left staring.โ€

Ubos-ubos biyaya, bukas ay nakatunganga.

Traditional Philippines Wisdom

Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition.

โ€œIf you tuck something away, you will have something to pull out.โ€

Pag may isinuksok, may madudukot.

Traditional Philippines Wisdom

Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition.

โ€œWhat use is the grass when the horse is already dead?โ€

Aanhin pa ang damo kung patay na ang kabayo?

Traditional Philippines Wisdom

Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition.

โ€œA wounded hero's courage only doubles.โ€

Ang bayaning nasusugatan, nag-iibayo ang tapang.

Traditional Philippines Wisdom

Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition.

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