Thursday, June 9, 2011

Global Proverbs

Working on a story to post, but first these proverbs from around the world to give you a smile today:

Romania:

Better a mouse in the pot
than no meat at all











Under a ragged coat lies wisdom

When a thing is done
advice comes too late



Poland:

The woman cries before the wedding
The man cries after


Texas:


Never squat with your spurs on











Jamaica:





No call alligator long mouth till you pass him by







Italy:

Those who sleep with dogs
rise with fleas

Japan:

Vision without action is a daydream
Action without vision is a nightmare

Unknown:

A closed mouth gathers no feet

Erna Bombeck:

Never go to a doctor whose office plants are dead

(Overheard at a wedding):





It is kisstomary to cuss the bride

2 comments:

  1. The unknown proverb is a little Zen, but the Texan one is very good advice.
    Cussing the bride? Dr Spooner rides again.
    At a party once, one of my aunts asked her guests if they would like some 'Stink puff', whilst spooning out servings from a bright pink blamonge.

    ReplyDelete
  2. I love the closed mouth one! Very good for pastors' wives.

    ReplyDelete