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What are Proverbs and Where do the come from?

Proverbs and old sayings reveal many aspects about the cultural  traditions of a society. Proverbs originated from indigenous humble folk who handed down these wise old sayings over the centuries, generation to generation. Many proverbs serve as advisory tales and wise counsel .

Ukrainian Proverbs, Old Sayings and Quotes 

Inspiring Quotes and Proverbial Wisdom from the Ukrain


With patience, it is possible to dig a well with a teaspoon. -- Ukrainian Proverb


Only when you have eaten a cockroach do you appreciate soup. -- Ukrainian Proverb


No matter how hard you try, a bull will never give milk. -- Ukrainian Proverb


A good, warmed vodka makes a carnation bloom inside your stomach. -- Ukrainian Proverb


Wily as a German. -- Ukrainian Proverb


An only son becomes a drunkard or a thief. -- Ukrainian Proverb


The mother remembers her youth and so does not trust her daughter. -- Ukrainian Proverb


Live one century - study one century. -- Ukrainian Proverb

 

Only cheese in a mousetrap can be free. -- Ukrainian Proverb


 Work and you will be strong; sit and you will rot. -- Ukrainian Proverb


Women and dogs set men together by their ears. Ukrainian Proverb


The cock won’t do it, unless the hen asks for it. -- Ukrainian Proverb


Stupid as a Russian. -- Ukrainian Proverb


Love tells us many things that are not so. -- Ukrainian Proverb


May his memory be eternal. -- Ukrainian Proverb


Born quick, born blind. -- Ukrainian Proverb


When the banner is unfurled, all reason is in the trumpet. -- Ukrainian Proverb


Luck always seems to be against the man who depends on it. -- Ukrainian Proverb


It is light grief that can take counsel. -- Ukrainian Proverb


No man deserves punishment for his thoughts. -- Ukrainian Proverb


Begat a son and your name will live forever. -- Ukrainian Proverb


Either dance well or start drinking. -- Ukrainian Proverb


Act swiftly, think slowly. -- Ukrainian Proverb


To him that you tell your secret you resign your liberty. -- Ukrainian Proverb


He gives straw to his dog and bones to his horse. -- Ukrainian Proverb


The fatter the flea the leaner the dog. Ukrainian Proverb


When one dog barks at nothing, a dozen will bark with him. Ukrainian Proverb


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