proverbs

[chessiejo]

as defined by Miguel de Cervantes, "a short sentence based on long experience."

"Patch grief with proverbs."
(William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing)

these folk sayings are often wise or witty.

in the middle East they are used for guidance in worldly affairs.

here's one i like: "The more cowherds there are, the worse the cows are looked after" (Breton proverb) ...

so do you have some favorites?  

[Nigufutsu Deemonu]

Ni neart go cur le cheile.

It translates to "There is no strength without unity"

Pronounced: nee hyart guh curr leh kay-lah  

[chessiejo]

is that Gaelic

perchance?  

[Princess Zelda21]

"A kind answer soothes angry feelings."
--- Psalms, the Bible.

That's all I can remember. It's not exactly what you'd probably expect, but it's still words of wisdom! Please don't discriminate me for this.  

[chessiejo]

far be it from me!

i like the psalms and proverbs very much.

Proverbs 11 16 A kindhearted woman gains respect,
but ruthless men gain only wealth.  

[f0r the l0ve 0f g0d]

If you fear God then you won't fear men.  

[f0r the l0ve 0f g0d]

A diamond with a flaw is worth more than a pebble without imperfections.
Chinese Proverb  

[f0r the l0ve 0f g0d]

Teachers open the door. You enter by yourself.
Chinese Proverb  

[Reynard the Wanderer]

The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike  

[lonewoulf239]

If you are willing to admit faults, you have one less fault to admit.  

[chessiejo]

i like all of these!

those Chinese ones especially seem wise to me.