Sa taong walang takot, walang mataas na bakod.
“To a person without fear, no fence is too high.”
A courageous, determined person sees no obstacle as too great to overcome.
— Traditional Philippines Wisdom, Philippines
Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition; cross-referenced via gabayngwika.blogspot.com and tagaloglang.com "Mga Salawikain: Tungkol sa Tao" collection.
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He who does not look back to where he came from will never reach his destination.
One must remember and honor one's origins and roots in order to succeed and move forward in life.
If there is perseverance, there is stew.
Patience and hard work eventually bring rewards.
Mercy is with God, but action is with man.
God helps those who help themselves; one must act rather than rely on prayer alone.
He who walks too fast, if pricked by a thorn, is pricked deeply.
Acting in haste leads to graver mistakes; caution is wise.
A person in a tight spot will cling even to a blade.
Desperation drives people to take dangerous or risky measures.
Whatever the tree is, so is its fruit.
Children reflect the character of their parents, and results reflect their source.