"Those who fail to work hard in their youth will grieve us..." — Traditional Singapore Wisdom | ZakGT Quote | ZakGT

少壮不努力，老大徒伤悲

“Those who fail to work hard in their youth will grieve uselessly in old age.”

Wasted youth leads to regret later in life, so effort should not be delayed.

— Traditional Singapore Wisdom, Singapore

Source: Traditional Chinese proverb, widely used in Singapore's Chinese community, public-domain oral tradition shared with the broader Chinese-speaking world

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Bagai aur dengan tebing.

“Like bamboo and its riverbank.”

Two parties who support and protect each other in a relationship of mutual benefit.

Traditional Singapore Wisdom

Source: Traditional Malay proverb (peribahasa Melayu), shared heritage of Singapore's Malay community and the wider Malay-speaking region, public-domain oral tradition

Bagai pinang dibelah dua.

“Like an areca nut split into two.”

Two people or things that are strikingly similar or perfectly matched, such as a devoted couple.

Traditional Singapore Wisdom

Source: Traditional Malay proverb (peribahasa Melayu), shared heritage of Singapore's Malay community and the wider Malay-speaking region, public-domain oral tradition

Air tenang jangan disangka tiada buaya.

“Calm water, do not assume there is no crocodile.”

A quiet or humble appearance may conceal hidden depth, danger, or strength.

Traditional Singapore Wisdom

Source: Traditional Malay proverb (peribahasa Melayu), shared heritage of Singapore's Malay community and the wider Malay-speaking region, public-domain oral tradition

Ada gula, ada semut.

“Where there is sugar, there are ants.”

People are naturally drawn to wherever there is profit or opportunity.

Traditional Singapore Wisdom

Source: Traditional Malay proverb (peribahasa Melayu), shared heritage of Singapore's Malay community and the wider Malay-speaking region, public-domain oral tradition

Sedikit-sedikit, lama-lama jadi bukit.

“Little by little, over time it becomes a hill.”

Small, consistent efforts accumulate into something significant.

Traditional Singapore Wisdom

Source: Traditional Malay proverb (peribahasa Melayu), shared heritage of Singapore's Malay community and the wider Malay-speaking region, public-domain oral tradition

Bagai katak di bawah tempurung.

“Like a frog under a coconut shell.”

A person with a narrow, limited view of the world, unaware of what lies beyond their small experience.

Traditional Singapore Wisdom

Source: Traditional Malay proverb (peribahasa Melayu), shared heritage of Singapore's Malay community and the wider Malay-speaking region, public-domain oral tradition

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