5 sayings from different nations. Proverbs of different nations
In this section we will talk about what a saying is.
A proverb is a phrase, a figure of speech that reflects some phenomenon of life. Often has a humorous character.
From the simplest poetic works, such as a fable or a proverb, they can stand out and independently turn into living speech, the elements in which condense their content; this is not an abstract formula of the idea of a work, but a figurative hint of it, taken from the work itself and serving as its substitute (for example, “a pig under an oak tree”, or “a dog in the manger”, or “he washes dirty linen in public”).
Dahl’s definition of “a coherent short speech, current among the people, but not constituting a complete proverb” is quite suitable for a proverb, noting at the same time a special and very common type of saying - a current expression that has not developed into a full proverb, a new image that replaces an ordinary word (for example . “doesn’t knit” instead of “drunk”, “didn’t invent gunpowder” instead of “fool”, “pulling the strap”, “all my clothes are two mats, and a festive sack”). There is no proverb here, just as there is no work of art in an emblem that has only a once-for-all meaning.
A saying, unlike a proverb, does not contain a general instructive meaning. This is a rather important note that will be of interest to lovers of proverbs and sayings.
- "Hunger is not an aunt"
- "Don't spit in the well"
- "The word is not a sparrow"
- "Teach your grandmother to suck eggs"
- “Called yourself a milk mushroom - get into the box”
- "A fly in the ointment"
- “Whatever you call the boat, that’s how it will float”
- "Road Spoon for Dinner"
- “Trust in God, but don’t make a mistake yourself”
- "A friend in need is a friend indeed"
- “Don’t swear off money or prison”
- “I found a scythe on a stone”
- “Without God you can’t reach the threshold”
Some sayings may sound similar but have different meanings. So, for example, along with the well-known proverb “He hits, it means he loves,” there is also a proverb that reflects the folk wisdom, “Strokes, it means he loves.”
A proverb is a widespread figurative expression that aptly defines any life phenomenon. Unlike proverbs, sayings are devoid of a direct generalized instructive meaning and are limited to figurative, often allegorical expression: it’s easy to hit the bullshit - all these are typical sayings, devoid of the character of a complete judgment. But a saying, to an even greater extent than a proverb, conveys an emotional and expressive assessment of various life phenomena. A proverb exists in speech in order to express precisely and, above all, the feelings of the speaker. Thus, the proverb condemns work that is done roughly, as necessary, somehow: “Pull it down with a sack, then we’ll sort it out.”
Sayings, due to their peculiarity of figurative expressions, more often than proverbs, come closer to linguistic phenomena. Sayings have more national, national significance and meaning than proverbs. Sayings often have all the properties of linguistic phenomena. This is the expression to put a pig in, that is, to cause trouble for someone. The origin of this saying is associated with the military system of the ancient Slavs. The squad became a “wedge”, like a boar’s head, or a “pig,” as Russian chronicles called this system. Over time, the meaning attached to this expression in ancient times was lost.
And finally, just for fun:
List of the most famous sayings retold in scientific language:
1. “The dualistic principle of using agricultural implements on a hydraulic surface” (Written with a pitchfork on water)
2. “The binary nature of the statements of an individual who has lost social activity” (Grandmother said in two)
3. “Problems of transporting liquids in vessels with variable density structure” (Carrying water in a sieve)
4. “Optimization of the operating dynamics of a draft vehicle, coupled with the elimination of an initially destructive transport unit” (A woman with a cart makes it easier for a mare)
5. “Weakly expressed relevance of the use of keyboard instruments among people of clergy rank” (what for the accordion ass)
6. “Non-standard methods of treating scoliosis by providing funeral services” (the hunchbacked grave will correct)
7. “Problems of increasing the fine dispersion of diatomic hydrogen oxide by mechanical means” (pound water in a mortar)
8. “Latent possibilities of using verbal means of communication to optimize work” (went to...)
9. “The positive impact of a low IQ on increasing the totality of tasks in the process of work activity (work loves fools)
10. “Solipsism of poultry in relation to non-ruminant mammals of the order Artiodactyls” (the goose is not a friend to the pig)
11. “Characteristic external signs as a reason for usurping the most favorable social status on the market” (with a pig’s snout and a Kalash line)
12. “Anthropomorphic approach to creating a marriage cell” (for whom the mare is the bride)
13. “Syndrome of refusal to legitimize, based on the lack of possibilities for quick personal identification” (I am not me, and the horse is not mine)
14. “The influence of seasonal weather conditions on the process of accounting for birds” (chickens are counted in the fall)
15. “The ambivalent nature of neural impulses emitted by the cerebral cortex” (both want and prick)
16. “Regularities of the relationship between the length of the keratinized epidermis and the amount of gray matter in the skull” (the hair is long, but the mind is short)
17. “A type of legal act that prevails over currency funds” (an agreement is more valuable than money)
18. “The inadmissibility of using standard elements of housing architecture while denying the culminating manifestation of contemplative-tactile emotions” (love is not a potato, you can’t throw it out the window)
19. “Neutrality of the taste characteristics of cruciferous plants in relation to vegetable crops of central Russia” (horseradish radish is not sweeter)
20. “Antithesis properties of mentally disabled subjects in the context of the implementation of state regulations” (the law is not written for fools)
21. “Lack of progress-regression in the body’s metabolism when changing the ratio of fats and carbohydrates in the traditional dish of sedentary peoples” (you can’t spoil porridge with butter)
Emelyanova Daria and Eremina Alina
The enthusiastic exclamation of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin attracts attention to proverbs and increases interest in this small genre of oral folk art: “What a luxury, what a meaning, what a use in every saying of ours! What gold!”
And the wise statement of Academician Dmitry Sergeevich Likhachev convinced us of the relevance of the chosen topic:
“Deep penetration into the culture of the past and the cultures of other peoples brings times and countries closer together.”
What are proverbs? What's interesting about the proverb? What is their theme? We answered these questions in literature lessons. We wanted to know more about this genre of oral folk art, namely:
Problematic issue of the project:
Are there proverbs similar to Russian ones in the literature of other nations?
Hypothesis:
In the folklore of the peoples of the world there are wise sayings that are similar in theme and meaning to Russian proverbs.
Objective of the project:
Acquaintance with proverbs of different nations and their Russian analogues.
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Municipal educational institution - secondary school No. 3 of the city of Atkarsk, Saratov region
Named after Hero of the Soviet Union Antonov V.S.
RESEARCH PROJECT
PROVERBS OF THE PEOPLES OF THE WORLD AND THEIR RUSSIAN ANALOGUES
Emelyanova Daria,
Eremina Alina,
students of grade 7 "B"
MOU-SOSH No. 3.
Scientific adviser:
Prokopenko Valentina Stepanovna,
teacher of Russian language and literature.
2017
- Introduction.
Justification for choosing the topic.
Relevance of the project. _________________________________________ 3
- Main part. _______________________________________________4
- Theoretical part.
What is a proverb._________________________________________ 5
Proverbs about proverbs._________________________________ 5
Sayings about proverbs. ______________________________ 5
- Practical part. Study.
Proverbs of the peoples of the world and their Russian analogues._______________ 6
- Conclusion. _____________________________________________________ 6
List of used literature. _______________________________ 7
INTRODUCTION
We will present a research project« Proverbs of the peoples of the world and their Russian analogues.”
Why did we choose this topic?
The enthusiastic exclamation of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin attracted our attention to proverbs and increased interest in this small genre of oral folk art: “What a luxury, what a meaning, what a use is every saying of ours! What gold!”
And the wise statement of Academician Dmitry Sergeevich Likhachev convinced us of the relevance of the chosen topic:
“Deep penetration into the culture of the past and the cultures of other peoples brings times and countries closer together.”
What are proverbs? What's interesting about the proverb? What is their theme? We answered these questions in literature lessons. We wanted to know more about this genre of oral folk art, namely:
Problematic issue of the project:
Are there proverbs similar to Russian ones in the literature of other nations?
We assumed that
Hypothesis:
In the folklore of the peoples of the world there are wise sayings that are similar in theme and meaning to Russian proverbs.
Objective of the project :
Acquaintance with proverbs of different nations and their Russian analogues.
While working on the project, we decided on the following: tasks:
We studied theoretical information about proverbs and sayings,
We got acquainted with collections of proverbs from different peoples of the world,
We compared them with Russian analogues,
We found illustrations for proverbs,
We have compiled an electronic collection of proverbs from the peoples of the world.
Research methods: study of a literary source, analysis, description,systematization, generalization of the collected material.
Object of study: Proverbs of the peoples of the world.
Subject of study:Russian analogues of proverbs of other nations.
Result of work: Creation of an electronic illustrated collection of proverbs and a presentation to 7th grade students in literature lessons.
MAIN PART.
At the beginning of working on the topic, we turned to the dictionary and found out the meaning of the words “proverb” and “saying”.
(This information is reflected on the slide).
A proverb is a short wise saying that has an instructive meaning, containing a complete thought, worldly wisdom.
A saying is a bright, apt folk expression. A saying differs from a proverb in that it is part of a judgment.
We can read about what a proverb is in V.I.’s dictionary. Dahl: “A proverb is a short parable; She herself says that “naked speech is not a proverb.” This is a judgement, a sentence, a teaching, expressed in an oblique manner and put into circulation...
“There is no fee from a proverb”, “You cannot escape from a proverb”... No one knows who composed it; but everyone knows her and obeys her. This work and heritage is common, like joy and sorrow itself, like the experienced wisdom suffered by an entire generation, expressed in such a verdict ... "
Proverbs and sayings have been created over hundreds of generations. These short and wise sayings capture love for the motherland, courage, bravery, faith in the triumph of justice, and the concept of honor. The topics of proverbs and sayings are countless. They talk about learning, knowledge, family, hard work and skill.
Proverbs live in every nation, pass from century to century, and pass on the accumulated experience to new generations. The importance and beauty of proverbs were appreciated by the people themselves: “Speech without a proverb is like food without salt” (Amharic), “A proverb is an assistant to all matters” (Russian).
Proverbs about the Motherland appeared among all nations earlier than others. They express the ardent love of the people for their Fatherland.
Russian Proverbs about the Motherland:
For fish - the sea, for birds - the air, and for man - the Motherland.
Living in a foreign land means shedding tears.
There is no more beautiful country in the world than ours.
Beloved homeland - dear mother.
In a foreign land, even a dog grieves.
Everyone has their own side.
Every pine tree makes noise in its own forest.
To live is to serve the Motherland.
Be not only the son of your father - be also the son of your people. A man without a homeland is like a nightingale without a song.
The native land is sweet even in a handful.
The peoples of the world about their homeland:
A brave young man is born for the Motherland (Nogai).
The homeland is more expensive than another country (Bashkir).
There is also a tiger (Afghan) dog on his street.
Everyone is drawn to their native camp (Adyghe).
Without the beloved Motherland, the sun does not warm (Shorskaya).
It is better to lay down bones in the Motherland than to gain glory in a foreign land (Ukrainian).
You can leave your home, but not your homeland (Azerbaijani).
Homeland - foreign berry - bloody tear (Estonian).
All nations are unanimous in the statement that labor is the main value of life: “A tree is famous for its fruits, a man for his labors” (Azerbaijani proverb), “Without labor you cannot pull a fish out of a pond.”
Countless proverbs ridicule the lazy and gullible: “I came running at the smell of barbecue, but it turned out that the donkey was being branded.”
Many proverbs reflect an understanding of the course of natural phenomena: “Every evening is followed by a morning” (Turkish), “The morning is wiser than the evening” (Russian).
We read many proverbs from different peoples of the world on different topics and selected Russian proverbs that were close in meaning to them. We have a small collection of proverbs from the peoples of the world and their Russian equivalent.
CONCLUSION
Proverbs from different countries are very similar to each other, because at all times and among all peoples such human vices as cowardice, greed, laziness have always been condemned, and such qualities as resourcefulness, hard work, kindness, on the contrary, were welcomed and respected.
Comparing proverbs and sayings of different peoples of the world shows how much common all peoples have, which, in turn, contributes to their better mutual understanding and rapprochement. This idea is confirmed by the Bashkir proverb: “Friendship of peoples is their wealth.”
Most of the world's proverbs and sayings are imbued with the pathos of humane ideas and pure feelings; contact with their world gives a person joy and emotional excitement.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Literature. 7th grade. Textbook for general education institutions. At 2 o'clock / auto-state V.Ya. Korovina. – M.: Education, 2009
Ozhegov S.I. Dictionary of the Russian language. / Ed. N.Yu. Shvedova. - M., 2000.
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They don’t take a leopard by the tail, and once they do, they don’t let it go. (Kalmyk)
If you run forward, look back. (Ossetian)
Don't walk around doing nothing - you'll wear out your boots. (Russian)
Without long roads, who knows if the horse is good. (Viet.)
You can't get anything done without spoiling it. It doesn't spoil whoever doesn't. (Russian)
Without a doubt - soon, but not firmly. (Russian)
Don’t show your mother to your father without jewelry. (Uzb.)
Beat your own, strangers will be afraid. (Russian)
Care is better than fortune. (Russian)
Thrift is real alchemy (i.e. you can get gold through frugality.) (Ind.)
The birch tree is not a threat: where it stands, it makes noise. (Russian)
I always carry it with me so as not to groan when walking. (Russian)
Take on what you can handle. (Uzb.)
Worry about what you need to buy, not what you need to sell. (Arab.)
There is no point in shooting an arrow without a target. (Japanese)
Battle is better than idleness. (chicken)
Gratitude is the least of virtues, ingratitude is the worst of vices. (English)
Near is cheap, distant is expensive. (Russian)
God is with you, but pray for sins yourself! (Russian)
The rich man is not immortal and the hero is not eternal. (Mong.)
Pray to God and row to the shore. (Russian)
Fear God: death is at your doorstep. (Russian)
Be afraid to live, but don't be afraid to die. (Russian)
Beware of the goat sleeping in the lion's den. (house.)
Be afraid to offend a friend and reveal a secret to an enemy. (Bashkir.)
Fear the one who fears you. (Persian.)
A big tree loves strong winds. (cargo.)
Turn a big scandal into a small one, and a small one into nothing. (whale.)
Taking is a sin, but losing is doubly sinful. (Uzb.)
Throw away your old, take on your new. (Turkm.)
Let us remain silent and wait. (Russian)
Be well behaved - and then the rumors of detractors will involuntarily become quieter. (Taj.)
Be persistent, no matter how bad things get. (Turkm.)
There is only the wrong path, but there are no hopeless situations. (whale.)
You can't win a battle with past glory. (Russian)
Being too soft? The soft is bent. Being too hard? The hard is broken. (Dagest.) When there is no wind, grain is not winnowed. (darg.)
In big matters there is no personal enmity. (Russian)
In a storm, don’t let go of the rudder - the boat will flood. (oeng.)
Don't fight with crocodiles in the water. (ind.)
In grief, look for happiness. (Russian)
There is no light luggage on a long journey. (whale.)
On the day of victory they forget about the destruction, in the hour of death they do not remember about medicine. (Beng.)
In good times the way is easy. (Russian)
In a fight, both sides are to blame. (Japanese)
There is strength in unity. (ind.)
In life there are seven failures and seven successes. (Japanese)
At other times, you don’t need to know what people are saying. (Russian)
They don’t look at last year’s calendar for next year. (whale.)
In one hour you can destroy what has been created over centuries. (English)
They don't knock on an open door. (Russian)
There is benefit in repetition. (Arab.)
On the way, don't count the distances. (whale.)
On the road you need a companion, in life you need sympathy. (Japanese)
If you are lost in the herd, find yourself in the herd. (whale.)
In the land of the blind, close your eyes; in the land of the lame, cross your leg. (Kalmyk)
It's good to whisper in the dark, but not to catch fleas. (German)
There is gold hidden in patience. (Ossetian)
In times of need, perseverance is needed; in times of joy, vigilance is needed. (Mong.)
Abide in what you are called to do! (Russian)
Don’t go to someone else’s monastery with your own rules! (Russian)
The crown of courage is modesty. (Arab.)
Loyalty is learned in times of great unrest. (Viet.)
The item for sale is decorated with flowers. (Japanese)
Weighing is not harmful, but being too zealous in it is shameful. (Ossetian)
If you took a plum, return the peach. (Viet.)
What is seen is better than what is heard. (varnish)
What is seen does not need explanation. (Arab.)
Seeing the hole, there was no point in falling; If you're not invited to the feast, don't go! (Russian)
Instead of opening your mouth, open your eyes. (Armenian)
First stock up, and then get carried away. (Uzb.)
In times of peace, do not forget about the danger of war. (Japanese)
In any case, you need to think three times. (whale.)
Water takes the form of a vessel (i.e. the environment influences a person.) (Japanese)
When you ascend, you humble yourself, and when you humble yourself, you ascend. (Russian) vPraising yourself is a waste of time: if you are good, they will understand. (Dagest.)
Look forward once, look back five times. (Bashkir.)
Ahead you can’t tell where to fall and where to stand. (Russian)
You can't even trust the sun completely. (Ossetian)
An enemy in front is better than a friend behind. (cargo.)
It is better to detain the enemy in the field than to drive him out of your home. (Zulu.)
There is nothing to beg from the enemy. (Turkm.)
Enmity and friendship are brothers. (cargo.)
Hostility and prejudice are bad advisers and dangerous guides. (French)
Sometimes it's uphill, and sometimes it's downhill. (Russian)
Everything is difficult only at first. (Viet.)
Everything is good in due time. (English and Russian)
You can’t do everything suddenly. (Russian)
Everything changes. (Russian)
Every cricket knows its nest. (Russian)
Every quarrel is red with peace. (Russian)
Any advice is bitter. (Persian.)
Every day has its own care. (Russian)
Every lie to yourself is a lie. (Russian)
Choose your companion before you set out. (Arab.)
Choose a place to live, a friend to play with. (Viet.)
Choose a rod according to the catch, and a hook according to the fish. (Russian)
Hard-earned happiness is stronger. (Russian)
You can't jump over your head. (Russian) Where a straight path is visible, do not drive along a curve. (Russian)
Where the pine tree grows, there it is red. (Russian)
Where an arrow cannot pass, do not wave your saber. (Bashkir.)
Where there is no hindrance, there is no pleasure. (Russian)
Where they are welcome, do not attend, and where they are not welcome, do not go. (Russian)
It is better for the general of a defeated army not to talk about battles. (Japanese)
Heroism does not need praise. (ind.)
The socket is not an eye. (house.)
The deep sea will not be muddied by one stone. (Russian)
Don’t be afraid of anger, don’t rush into affection! (Russian)
If you're angry, bite your nose. (Turkm.)
Speak to the point, live according to your conscience. (Russian)
Talking about the future is making the mice under the floor laugh. (Japanese)
A dove with a dove, and a raven with a raven. (Taj.)
Grief makes you old, but joy makes you young. (Russian)
Grief, like a torn dress, should be left at home. (Japanese)
Do not consider the mountain you see to be far away. (Uzb.)
A bitter life is like a melted candle: no light, no warmth. (Taj.)
Bitter medicine soothes the mouth, but cures the disease. (howls) Give bread to everyone, but do not eat everyone’s bread. (Persian.)
Even in jokes, you need to maintain a balance between “too” and “almost.” (French)
Even if the enemy is weak, be prepared. (Azerb.)
Even if you stand knee-deep in mud, reach for the sky. (Russian)
Even when suffering from thirst, do not drink secretly from someone else's source. (Japanese)
God grant that in youth one can gnaw bones, and in old age - something soft. (Russian)
God grant you claws, but don’t tear us apart. (Russian)
Give the other one some flowers too. (Japanese)
Distant water will not save you from nearby fire. (whale.)
A long journey begins with a close one. (Japanese)
Even a quail doesn’t cry for nothing. (Russian)
It is always easier to act fairly in good fortune than in bad luck. (Russian)
Make the rocker fit your shoulder. (Viet.)
Know the matter, but remember the truth. (Russian)
A tree is known by its fruits. (ind.)
Keep your head cool and your feet warm. (Japanese)
Hold on to the chance until it goes wrong. (Russian)
Hold on, I guess, until it breaks. (Russian)
The length of the road is measured by its width. (chicken)
For clothes choose silk, for friendship - a prince. (Arab.)
The catch does not wait for the catcher. (Russian)
Trusting is good, trusting too much is dangerous. (Ossetian)
Be content with what has befallen you. (ind.)
While waiting for the goose, don't miss the duck. (tat.)
Talk for a long time, but do it soon. (Russian)
Thoughts at home are not suitable for travel. (Russian)
The road, even with potholes, is better than off-road. (Bashkir.)
A friend looks in the face, and an enemy follows. (Uzb.)
Your friend is the one you love, even if he looks like a bear. (Arab.)
A friend is the one who makes you cry, and an enemy is the one who makes you laugh. (Persian.)
Don't judge others, look at yourself! Take the burrs off yourself first. (Russian)
Listen to others, but do it your own way. (Bashkir.)
Flattery and revenge are friends. (Russian)
Think twice, but do the same. (Russian)
Don’t give in to thoughts about happiness. (Russian) You cannot quench your thirst with dew. (Taj.)
Regret does not help if fate has come. (Russian)
To wait is not to get tired, there would be something to look for. (Russian)
To desire a lot is to desire nothing. (yal.)
Marriage is joy for a month and sadness for a lifetime. (Arab.)
Woman, wind and success are not constant. (ind.)
We live without straining, we serve no one. (Russian)
We live early and sow late. (Russian)
Live every one of your own good and your own hump! (Russian)
Live not as you want, but as God commands. (Russian)
Live with reason, and you don’t need doctors. (Russian)
Live in such a way that there is neither sin from God nor shame from people. (Russian)
Live, don’t worry about anything: you’ll live through everything, and maybe you’ll still make some money. (Russian)
Live together like brothers, but in business act like strangers. (Arab.)
Don’t save your belly, and don’t waste your soul! (Russian)
Life is not about the days that have passed, but about those that are remembered. (Russian)
Life is given for good deeds. (Russian)
To get rid of life - to beat others, and to be beaten. (Russian)
Life in a foreign land will teach you. (Arab.)
Life passes in zigzags. (Russian)
Life is like the moon: sometimes full, sometimes at its worst. (Russian)
Life, like a river, flows on its own. (Russian)
Hope to live, but prepare to die! (Russian) Approach the one who butts from behind, and the one who kicks - from the front. (cargo.)
What you get used to is what you like. (Russian)
Hurry to help a stranger in trouble, but do not rush to a feast with him. (cargo.)
Every thing has its time. (ind.)
Every worm wants to become a dragon. (Russian)
Anyone who eats the king's nuts must fight for the king. (house.)
No matter how you mold the sand, it always crumbles. (house.)
No matter how you live, just don’t anger God! (Russian)
The eyes you look at are the same way they look at you. (Persian.)
Whatever river you swim in, that's the water you drink. (Russian)
A stone thrown into the river is useful for placing your foot on. (varnish)
A stone that rolls does not grow moss. (Russian)
The eve of the holiday is better than the holiday itself. (Japanese)
The key is matched to the lock, not the lock to the key. (Ossetian)
When you take it, be arrogant, but when you take it, bow down. (Russian)
When the water is higher than your head, it makes no difference - the length of one spear or a hundred spears. (Persian.)
When the moon rises, it is easier to stay awake. (Arab.)
When it happens, everything will be over. (Russian)
When necessary, you can stand up for the wolf. (Ossetian)
When you come to the city of one-eyed people, be one-eyed. (Taj.)
When you sell good pearls, don't be shy about praising them. (Viet.)
When the wave breaks, bow your head. (Arab.)
When happiness comes, don’t ask who you are. (Taj.)
When it’s warm, don’t dream about tomorrow’s warmth; when you are happy, don’t dream about future happiness. (*song.)
When you walk, don’t think that you have left your shadow somewhere. (house.)
The claw gets stuck - the whole bird is lost. (Russian)
Pound, fight, and keep hoping. (Russian)
He who needs fire takes the heat with his hands. (Russian)
Don't tell anyone who doesn't care about you about your headache. (Adyghe)
The end of the wind is rain, the end of the game is a fight. (Turkm.)
The end shows that anyone can do it. (German)
The spear must be thrown by a spearman. (chicken)
A beautiful dance is good to see. (house.)
A wormhole is not a reproach for a red apple. (Russian)
Beauty does not need decoration. (ind.)
Strength is taken from within. (cargo.)
Wings on takeoff, tail on descent. (Kazakh.)
It is not a sin for anyone who has experienced bitterness to taste something sweet. (Russian)
He who eats sweet must also endure bitter. (Arab.)
He who does evil does it for himself, and he who does good also does it for himself. (Abkhaz.)
Whoever is kind to you, do not be harsh with him; whoever comes in peace, don’t drive him away. (Taj.)
He who is satisfied with little is not forgotten by God. (Russian)
Anyone who runs a lot will slip at least once; He who laughs a lot will cry at least once. (Turkm.)
He who does not run will not stumble. (Russian)
Those who do not weigh their decisions will suffer insults when responding. (Taj.)
Anyone who doesn’t see you while you’re sitting won’t notice you when you get up. (Adyghe)
He who cannot hide his thoughts will never be a ruler. (cargo.)
Anyone with a lantern, go forward. (Japanese)
If you don't come yourself, don't follow him. (Uzb.)
He who does not control himself will not teach anyone else to reason. (Russian)
He who endures is lucky. (cargo.)
Whoever wants to be another's doctor should not show his wounds. (German)
Whoever wants to appear big is small. (Taj.)
He who is generous does not need to be brave. (Persian.)
Strike while the iron is hot. (Russian)
What is bought is cheaper than what is given. (Japanese)
When eating grapes, don’t ask whose garden they come from. (Taj.)
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“We learn not from victories, but from defeats” - Japanese proverb
Lately, I have become interested in the topic of proverbs and sayings in different languages. I noticed that proverbs migrate from one language to another, slightly changing their meaning. It is interesting to know that, for example, the proverb “If you chase two hares, you will not catch either one,” is similar in Japanese (!) (二兎を追うものは一兎も追えず) and Russian.
I am very little familiar with Japanese, more with Chinese, but the very similarity of this proverb in such polar cultures is striking. Are there hares in Japan? Well, basically, it doesn't matter. The main thing is to know that proverbs are a reflection of the mentality and soul of the people, their way of life, their attitude. A proverb is always complete and carries a certain meaning.
As for the Russians and the English (try to analyze any two languages out of interest), then from the proverbs I noticed that Russian people are characterized by good nature, laziness, patriotism, conscientiousness, openness, and mutual assistance.
The British are characterized by hard work, rationality, love of freedom, and restraint.
The West is organized, the Russians are more disorganized. Again, I judge based on proverbs that reflect mentality. Both there are special people there. In fact, people are all different, we are similar only in our fears.
Below I will analyze verbatim proverbs from other languages. They sound interesting:
Chinese proverb.
A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom.
The thorn protects the rose, hurting only those who try to steal it while in bloom.
German proverb.
God gives the nuts, but he does not crack them.
God gives the nuts, but does not grind them.
Thai proverbs.
Life is so short we must move very slowly .
Life is so short, we must move very slowly.
In a battle between elephants, the ants get squashed.
In the battle of elephants, the ants always get flattened.
Latin proverb.
Keep quiet and people will think you are a philosopher .
Be quiet and people will think you're a philosopher.
French proverb.
With enough “ifs” we could put Paris into a bottle .
If only you could put Paris in a bottle.
Japanese proverb.
An apprentice near a temple will recite the scriptures untaught .
An apprentice near the temple sets out manuscripts without studying.
African proverb.
A fly does not mind dying in coconut cream .
The fly doesn't mind dying in the coconut cream.
Indian proverb.
The cobra will bite you whether you call it cobra or Mr. Cobra
A cobra will bite you, even a cobra, even if you call it “Mr. Cobra.”
Swiss proverb.
When in doubt who will win, be neutral.
When in doubt who will win, remain neutral.
Jewish proverb.
If God wants people to suffer, he sends them too much understanding.
If God wants people to suffer, he sends them too much understanding
Moroccan proverb.
Evening promises are like butter: morning comes, and it’s all melted.
Evening promises are like butter: morning comes and everything has melted away.
Egyptian proverb.
The barking of a dog does not disturb the man on a camel.
A barking dog does not bother a man on a camel.
Italian proverb.
Better an egg today than a hen tomorrow.
Better an egg today than a chicken tomorrow.
Malaysian proverb.
The turtle lays thousands of eggs without anyone knowing, but when the hen lays an egg, the whole country is informed.
A turtle lays thousands of eggs and no one knows about it. But when a chicken lays an egg, the whole country is notified.
American proverb.
The more sins you confess, the more books you will sell.
The more sins you admit to yourself, the more books you will sell.
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Knowledge hammered into the head is not wisdom. (Ossetian)
The entire harvest cannot fit in one bag, just as one person does not have all the knowledge. (Adyghe)
Wherever there is knowledge, go after it. (Adyghe)
A literate person walks in enlightenment, but an illiterate person walks in darkness. (Shorskaya)
For an intelligent person, the main motto is: “Live forever, learn forever.” (Adyghe)
If there is no knowledge, then there is money! (Greek)
If you don't see it, go up the mountain; If you don’t remember, ask an elder. (Tibetan)
If you want to know a lot, you need to sleep less. (Spanish)
Knowledge does not take up much space. (Cuban)
Knowledge comes through work. (Cambodian)
Knowledge is more valuable than courage. (Greek)
And those who know a lot make mistakes many times. (Abkhazian)
A book is the most faithful friend. (Fulbe)
He who knows more learns more. (Portuguese)
He who does not share his knowledge is like light in a jug. (Amharic)
He who knows nothing doubts nothing. (Spanish)
The best friend is a book, the best wealth is knowledge. (Tatar)
It is not enough to see - you need to understand. (Ewe)
The world is colored by the sun, and man by education. (Armenian)
A sage always lacks knowledge. (Abkhazian)
You can't buy wisdom. (Akan)
Real knowledge is in the head, not in a notebook. (Hindi)
Science is the source of intelligence. (Tatar)
The beginning of science is the mind, the beginning of the mind is patience. (Circassian)
Without picking up a book, you cannot master science. (Colombian)
Don't imitate your teacher's mistakes. (Cambodian)
It's not a shame not to know, but a shame not to learn. (Tatar)
There is no barrier equal to the barrier of ignorance. (Hindi)
Lack of knowledge is shackles. (Hausa)
Education is eternal wealth. (Adyghe)
Education is the guest, mind is the host. (Abkhazian)
A man is blind without a book. (Icelandic)
What you learn diligently is not forgotten. (Mayan)
It is difficult to acquire knowledge, but it is easy to carry. (Spanish)
The mind knows no price, knowledge knows no limit. (Adyghe)
The mind is a garment that never wears out; knowledge is a spring that can never be exhausted. (Kyrgyz)
A smart person wants to learn, a stupid person wants to teach others. (Abkhazian)
If you didn’t get up in the morning, you lost a day; you didn’t study as a child, and you lost your life. (Tibetan)
Learn not from the one who lived a long time, but from the one who saw a lot. (Karakalpak)
Learn from a young age - when you are old you will not be hungry. (Belarusian)
To teach the old - to write on water, to teach the young - to write on stone. (Ewe)
It’s good to teach someone who wants to learn. (Icelandic)
If you want to live one year, sow bread; if you want to live ten years, plant a garden; if you want to live a hundred years, teach people. (Chuvash)
Instead of dressing up beautifully, it’s better to arm yourself with knowledge. (Tibetan)
What is remembered from a young age will not soon be forgotten. (Icelandic)
A school without discipline is a mill without water. (Czech)
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Proverbs and sayings of Greece
Smart is not the one who knows a lot, but the one whose knowledge is useful
The happy man easily teaches the unhappy man
It is better to live in poverty, but honestly, than in wealth, but in fear.
In a dispute, the one who loses wins, because he has increased his knowledge
Great things don't happen right away
Talking a lot and saying a lot are not the same thing
Wisdom gives birth to happiness
Hunger makes food especially tasty
A woman's love is more dangerous than a man's hatred, because this poison is pleasant
Proverbs and sayings of India
A woman is wise by nature, a man is wise by books
Sources of well-being are hard work and tranquility
It's better to have a smart enemy than to be friends with a fool
Patience kills the powerless and makes the strong great
A scientist, a hero and a beauty will find shelter everywhere
A woman's coquetry is a sign of love
Kill greed - you will become happy
A worthy person is silent about his own virtues and other people's shortcomings
Proverbs and sayings France
The mind is caught in the web of passions, like a bird with its legs tied.
A person's value is in the price he gives himself
Knowledge is stronger than fists
The main thing is not to run fast, but to run out in advance
Arrogance is having a high opinion of yourself and a low opinion of others.
Vices dull the mind, but wine destroys it
Marriage without commitment is a betrayal
Anyone who is afraid of illness is already sick
Proverbs and sayings Denmark
Only madness can be true
An expert is a person who has already made all the mistakes in his direction.
Proverbs and sayings of Italy
The worst trouble is waiting for it
The slanderer accuses when he praises
Everyone is a king in his own home
Manners make the man
If you love me, love my dog too
New year and new life
Every rule has its exception
Spanish sayings:
If there is no income, life is not sweet
In big water there are big fish
Georgian proverbs and sayings:
If you are rich, you are a sinner before the Lord, and if you are poor, you are a sinner before people.
Saying a kind word to a fool is like lighting a candle in the sun.
When the owner is not having fun, then the guests are bored too
Japanese proverbs:
Without polishing, a diamond will not shine like a precious one.
An eggplant will not grow on a melon stem.
A noble man does not regret his life
Wealth and fame gained dishonestly will disappear like clouds
Both are to blame for the quarrel
What blooms will fade anyway
Dust accumulates - forms mountains
Conversation is stronger than violence
Funny aphorisms from Germany:
When you get a girl's hand, you will always feel it in your pocket.
When the husband returns from a business trip, the wife arranges a scene of fidelity
Finances are either starting to end or they are starting to start
The English have a lot of opinion, but little thought. Germans have so many thoughts that they don’t have time to form an opinion about themselves.
Proverbs and sayings Poland:
Old age is a well of wisdom and experience. when you pass it on to the young, you deserve honor.
Youth is like spring, middle age is like summer, and old age is like autumn, rich in impressions.
Only knowledge is true power, which can be acquired for a long time.
