The words of Philippines
Real words from the people of Philippines, each with a verified source. New quotes are added as each is fact-checked.
โHe 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.
Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition; widely attributed in Philippine culture.
โIf there is perseverance, there is stew.โ
Kapag may tiyaga, may nilaga.
Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition.
โMercy is with God, but action is with man.โ
Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa.
Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition.
โHe who walks too fast, if pricked by a thorn, is pricked deeply.โ
Ang lumakad nang matulin, kung matinik ay malalim.
Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition.
โA person in a tight spot will cling even to a blade.โ
Ang taong nagigipit, sa patalim kumakapit.
Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition.
โWhatever the tree is, so is its fruit.โ
Kung ano ang puno, siya ang bunga.
Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition.
โSpend all your blessings today, and tomorrow you will be left staring.โ
Ubos-ubos biyaya, bukas ay nakatunganga.
Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition.
โIf you tuck something away, you will have something to pull out.โ
Pag may isinuksok, may madudukot.
Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition.
โWhat use is the grass when the horse is already dead?โ
Aanhin pa ang damo kung patay na ang kabayo?
Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition.
โA wounded hero's courage only doubles.โ
Ang bayaning nasusugatan, nag-iibayo ang tapang.
Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition.