🏆 Top 100 Quotes in the World

ទឹកឡើងត្រីស៊ីស្រមោច ទឹកហោចស្រមោចស៊ីត្រី

“When the water rises, the fish eat the ants; when the water recedes, the ants eat the fish.”

Fortunes turn. Those who are powerful today may be powerless tomorrow, so never be cruel in strength.

Quem não tem cão caça com gato.

“Who doesn't have a dog hunts with a cat.”

When you lack the ideal resource, you make do with whatever means are available.

千里之行，始于足下

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

Great undertakings are accomplished by starting with a single small action.

Morgenstund hat Gold im Mund.

“The morning hour has gold in its mouth.”

Those who rise and start work early accomplish more and enjoy greater success.

القرد في عين أمه غزال

“The monkey in his mother's eyes is a gazelle.”

A mother sees her own child as beautiful and flawless no matter what others think.

A quien madruga, Dios le ayuda.

“He who rises early, God helps.”

Diligence and getting an early start bring reward and good fortune.

Petit à petit, l'oiseau fait son nid.

“Little by little, the bird builds its nest.”

Great results are achieved gradually through patient, consistent effort.

A stitch in time saves nine.

“A stitch in time saves nine.”

Dealing with a small problem promptly prevents it from becoming a much bigger one.

Όποιος βιάζεται σκοντάφτει.

“He who is in a hurry stumbles.”

Acting too hastily leads to mistakes and setbacks.

अब पछताए होत क्या जब चिड़िया चुग गई खेत

“What use is regret now, when the birds have already eaten the crop?”

There is no point in regretting once the opportunity has already been lost.

猿も木から落ちる

“Even monkeys fall from trees.”

Even experts and masters of a skill sometimes make mistakes.

고생 끝에 낙이 온다

“After hardship comes joy.”

Enduring difficulty patiently will eventually be rewarded with good fortune.

“Proverbs are the palm-oil with which words are eaten.”

Proverbs make speech richer and easier to digest, so wisdom and difficult truths are best conveyed through them.

Без труда не выловишь и рыбку из пруда.

“Without effort, you can't even pull a fish out of a pond.”

Nothing worthwhile is achieved without hard work.

น้ำขึ้นให้รีบตัก

“When the water rises, hurry to scoop it up.”

Seize an opportunity while it lasts, because favourable moments do not last forever.

Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.

“Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.”

A disciplined daily routine of rest and early work leads to health, prosperity, and good judgment.

Ăn quả nhớ kẻ trồng cây

“When eating the fruit, remember who planted the tree.”

Always be grateful to those whose earlier labor made your present benefit possible.

Los hermanos sean unidos, porque ésa es la ley primera; tengan unión verdadera en cualquier tiempo que sea, porque si entre ellos pelean los devoran los de ajuera.

“Let the brothers be united, for that is the first law; may they keep true union in whatever time it may be, because if they fight among themselves, those from outside will devour them.”

Family and community must stay united, because division leaves them vulnerable to outside enemies.

Es ist noch kein Meister vom Himmel gefallen.

“No master has ever fallen from the sky.”

Mastery of any skill comes only through practice and effort, not by chance.

A fair go

“A fair go for all.”

Everyone deserves an equal opportunity and to be treated justly, regardless of background.

অতি লোভে তাঁতি নষ্ট

“Excessive greed ruins the weaver.”

Wanting too much or being too greedy ultimately leads to a person's own downfall.

Keep your stick on the ice.

“Keep your stick on the ice.”

Stay alert, stay ready, and keep doing the right thing even when nothing is happening.

Morgenstund hat Gold im Mund.

“The morning hour has gold in its mouth.”

Starting work early in the day is rewarding and productive.

Camarón que se duerme, se lo lleva la corriente.

“The shrimp that falls asleep is carried away by the current.”

If you become complacent or inattentive, you will lose your opportunity or be left behind.

El que mucho abarca, poco aprieta.

“He who embraces too much, holds little.”

Taking on too many things at once means you do none of them well.

Enhver er sin egen lykkes smed.

“Everyone is the smith of their own fortune.”

Each person shapes their own destiny through their own efforts.

ድር ቢያብር አንበሳ ያስር

“When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.”

Individually weak people or efforts become powerful when they join together in unity.

Ei kukaan ole seppä syntyessään.

“No one is a blacksmith when they are born.”

Skill and mastery come through practice and effort, not from birth.

Sedikit demi sedikit, lama-lama menjadi bukit.

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

Small, consistent efforts accumulate into great results over time.

Ní neart go cur le chéile.

“There is no strength without unity.”

People accomplish far more by working together than alone.

אם אין אני לי, מי לי? וכשאני לעצמי, מה אני? ואם לא עכשיו, אימתי?

“If I am not for myself, who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?”

Balance self-reliance with responsibility toward others, and never delay doing what is right.

قطره قطره جمع گردد وانگهی دریا شود

“Drop by drop it gathers, and then it becomes a sea.”

Small, consistent contributions accumulate over time into something great.

Haraka haraka haina baraka.

“Haste, haste has no blessing.”

Doing things too quickly leads to mistakes; patience yields better results.

اللي فات مات

“What has passed is dead.”

Do not dwell on the past; let go of what is gone and focus on the present.

De appel valt niet ver van de boom.

“The apple does not fall far from the tree.”

Children tend to resemble their parents in character and behaviour.

Morgenstund har gull i munn.

“The morning hour has gold in its mouth.”

Rising early and starting work in the morning brings rewards and productivity.

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

“What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.”

Above all else, people and human relationships are what matter most.

Ama sua, ama llulla, ama qhella.

“Do not steal, do not lie, do not be lazy.”

The three core moral commandments of the Inca ethical code, demanding honesty, integrity, and diligence from every member of society.

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.

اونٹ کے منہ میں زیرہ

“Cumin seeds in a camel's mouth.”

A quantity far too small to satisfy a large need or appetite.

Mądry Polak po szkodzie.

“A Pole is wise after the damage is done.”

People often only understand what they should have done after they have already suffered the consequences of not doing it.

Quem não arrisca, não petisca.

“Nothing ventured, nothing gained.”

You cannot achieve rewards without taking risks.

اللي ما يعرفك ما يثمنك

“He who does not know you does not value you.”

People who are unaware of your true worth will not appreciate what you offer.

Borta bra men hemma bäst.

“Away is good, but home is best.”

No matter how pleasant travel or other places may be, one's own home is the most comfortable and cherished.

Damlaya damlaya göl olur.

“Drop by drop, a lake forms.”

Small amounts saved or small efforts made consistently add up to something large over time.

Слово не горобець, вилетить — не спіймаєш.

“A word is not a sparrow — once it flies out, you won't catch it.”

Think before you speak, because once said, words cannot be taken back.

គប់នឹងបណ្ឌិត បានប្រាជ្ញា គប់នឹងពាល បានវេទនា

“Keep company with the wise and gain wisdom; keep company with fools and gain sorrow.”

The company you keep shapes what you become.

De grão em grão, a galinha enche o papo.

“Grain by grain, the hen fills her belly.”

Great results are achieved gradually through small, persistent steps.

学而不思则罔，思而不学则殆

“Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.”

Study and reflection must go together to gain true understanding.

Übung macht den Meister.

“Practice makes the master.”

Skill and mastery come only through repeated, sustained practice.

اللي فات مات

“What has passed is dead.”

Let bygones be bygones; do not dwell on the past.

En boca cerrada no entran moscas.

“Flies do not enter a closed mouth.”

Keeping quiet keeps you out of trouble; silence avoids mistakes.

L'habit ne fait pas le moine.

“The habit does not make the monk.”

Outward appearances do not reveal a person's true character.

Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

“Don't count your chickens before they hatch.”

Do not rely on something good happening before it has actually happened.

Κάλλιο αργά παρά ποτέ.

“Better late than never.”

Doing something after a delay is preferable to never doing it at all.

नाच न जाने आँगन टेढ़ा

“One who cannot dance says the courtyard is crooked.”

An incompetent person blames external circumstances for their own shortcomings.

七転び八起き

“Fall seven times, stand up eight.”

No matter how many times you fail, keep getting back up and persevere.

가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다

“Words that go out kindly are words that come back kindly.”

If you speak politely to others, they will speak politely to you in return.

“When a man says yes, his chi (personal god) says yes also.”

A person's determination and effort shape their destiny; fortune favours those who assert their own will.

Тише едешь — дальше будешь.

“The slower you go, the further you'll get.”

Patience and steadiness lead to greater and more lasting progress than haste.

ช้า ๆ ได้พร้าเล่มงาม

“Slowly, slowly, and you get a fine blade.”

Patience and careful, unhurried work produce excellent results.

A penny saved is a penny earned.

“A penny saved is a penny earned.”

Money you avoid spending is just as valuable as money you make, so thrift matters.

Uống nước nhớ nguồn

“When drinking water, remember its source.”

Never forget the origins of your good fortune or the people who came before you.

Hacete amigo del juez, no le des de qué quejarse; y cuando quiera enojarse vos te debés encoger, pues siempre es güeno tener palenque ande ir a rascarse.

“Make friends with the judge; do not give him reason to complain — for it is always good to have a hitching post to go and scratch yourself on.”

Cynical worldly advice to stay on the good side of those in power so they can protect you.

Morgenstund hat Gold im Mund.

“The morning hour has gold in its mouth.”

Those who rise and work early accomplish the most and prosper.

She'll be right, mate

“She'll be right, mate.”

Reassurance that things will work out fine and there is no need to worry.

নাচতে না জানলে উঠান বাঁকা

“When you cannot dance, you blame the courtyard for being crooked.”

An incompetent person blames external circumstances instead of admitting their own lack of skill.

Attache ta tuque!

“Tie up your toque!”

Brace yourself — things are about to get intense or exciting.

Wer rastet, der rostet.

“Whoever rests, rusts.”

If you stop being active or practicing, your skills and vitality decline.

Al que madruga, Dios lo ayuda.

“He who rises early, God helps.”

Those who start early and work diligently are rewarded for their effort.

Camarón que se duerme, se lo lleva la corriente.

“A shrimp that falls asleep is carried away by the current.”

If you are not alert and diligent, you will lose your opportunity.

Æblet falder ikke langt fra stammen.

“The apple does not fall far from the trunk.”

Children tend to resemble their parents in character and behaviour.

ቀስ በቀስ እንቁላል በእግሩ ይሄዳል

“Little by little, an egg will walk on its legs.”

With patience and gradual, steady effort even seemingly impossible things are accomplished.

Joka kuuseen kurkottaa, se katajaan kapsahtaa.

“He who reaches for the spruce falls onto the juniper.”

Overreaching or being too greedy leads to a worse outcome than staying within your means.

Berat sama dipikul, ringan sama dijinjing.

“Heavy loads carried together, light loads borne together.”

Burdens and joys should be shared collectively in a spirit of mutual cooperation.

Tús maith leath na hoibre.

“A good start is half the work.”

Beginning a task well makes completing it much easier.

איזהו חכם? הלומד מכל אדם

“Who is wise? He who learns from every person.”

True wisdom comes from remaining humble and open to learning from anyone.

سالی که نکوست از بهارش پیداست

“A good year is known from its spring.”

The eventual quality of something can be foreseen from its early signs.

Haba na haba hujaza kibaba.

“Little by little fills the measure.”

Small, consistent efforts accumulate into something substantial over time.

الصبر مفتاح الفرج

“Patience is the key to relief.”

Enduring hardship with patience eventually opens the way to a solution.

Wie het kleine niet eert, is het grote niet waard.

“He who does not honour the small is not worthy of the great.”

If you cannot value small things you do not deserve big ones.

Det er ingen skam å snu.

“There is no shame in turning back.”

It is wise, not disgraceful, to abandon a dangerous course, especially a hazardous mountain hike.

Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te tuohu koe me he maunga teitei.

“Seek the treasure you value most dearly: if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain.”

Pursue your highest goals, and compromise only for something truly worthwhile.

Hoy por ti, mañana por mí.

“Today for you, tomorrow for me.”

Help others when you can, because one day you will need their help in return — a reminder of reciprocity and mutual aid.

Kapag may tiyaga, may nilaga.

“If there is perseverance, there is stew.”

Patience and hard work eventually bring rewards.

نیم حکیم خطرہ جان

“A half-baked physician is a danger to life.”

Incomplete or superficial knowledge is dangerous.

Bez pracy nie ma kołaczy.

“Without work there are no cakes.”

Nothing worthwhile or rewarding is achieved without effort.

Águas passadas não movem moinhos.

“Past waters do not turn mills.”

There is no use dwelling on things that are over and done with.

الصبر مفتاح الفرج

“Patience is the key to relief.”

Enduring hardship with patience eventually leads to a way out and relief.

Lagom är bäst.

“Moderation is best.”

The ideal is neither too little nor too much but a balanced, sufficient amount — the uniquely Swedish notion of 'lagom'.

Bir elin nesi var, iki elin sesi var.

“One hand has nothing, two hands make a sound.”

People accomplish far more by cooperating than by working alone.

Без праці не витягнеш і рибку зі ставка.

“Without effort you cannot even pull a fish out of the pond.”

Nothing worthwhile is achieved without hard work.

ស្លឹកឈើជ្រុះ មិនឆ្ងាយពីគល់

“A falling leaf lands not far from its trunk.”

Children carry the nature of their family and roots.

Águas passadas não movem moinhos.

“Past waters do not turn mills.”

There is no use dwelling on things that are over and done with.

己所不欲，勿施于人

“Do not do to others what you would not want done to yourself.”

Treat others with the same consideration you would wish for yourself.

Wer A sagt, muss auch B sagen.

“Whoever says A must also say B.”

Once you begin something or commit to a position, you must follow it through to its consequences.

إيد واحدة ماتصفقش

“One hand cannot clap.”

Cooperation is needed; nothing meaningful is achieved alone.

Más vale pájaro en mano que ciento volando.

“A bird in the hand is worth more than a hundred flying.”

A certain small gain is better than a large uncertain one.

Qui vivra verra.

“He who lives shall see.”

The future is uncertain and only time will reveal what happens.

The early bird catches the worm.

“The early bird catches the worm.”

Those who act promptly or arrive first gain an advantage.