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

“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.

Kapag may tiyaga, may nilaga.

“If there is perseverance, there is stew.”

Patience and hard work eventually bring rewards.

Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa.

“Mercy is with God, but action is with man.”

God helps those who help themselves; one must act rather than rely on prayer alone.

Ang lumakad nang matulin, kung matinik ay malalim.

“He who walks too fast, if pricked by a thorn, is pricked deeply.”

Acting in haste leads to graver mistakes; caution is wise.

Ang taong nagigipit, sa patalim kumakapit.

“A person in a tight spot will cling even to a blade.”

Desperation drives people to take dangerous or risky measures.

Kung ano ang puno, siya ang bunga.

“Whatever the tree is, so is its fruit.”

Children reflect the character of their parents, and results reflect their source.