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Proverbs

Filipino proverbs are traditional sayings that convey local Filipino culture, wisdom, and philosophies. One notable proverb states "A person who does not remember where he came from will never reach his destination," emphasizing the importance of remembering one's roots. Some key values reflected in Filipino proverbs include gratitude, courage in adversity, unity, avoiding gossip, and maintaining hope even in difficult times. Proverbs are a way for Filipinos to succinctly express cultural philosophies.

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Proverbs

Filipino proverbs are traditional sayings that convey local Filipino culture, wisdom, and philosophies. One notable proverb states "A person who does not remember where he came from will never reach his destination," emphasizing the importance of remembering one's roots. Some key values reflected in Filipino proverbs include gratitude, courage in adversity, unity, avoiding gossip, and maintaining hope even in difficult times. Proverbs are a way for Filipinos to succinctly express cultural philosophies.

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Filipino proverbs or Philippine proverbs

-are traditional sayings or maxims used by Filipinos based on


local culture, wisdom, and philosophies from Filipino life. The
word proverb corresponds to the Tagalog words salawikain,
kasabihan (saying) and sawikain (although the latter may also refer
to mottos or idioms), and to the Ilocano word sarsarita. Proverbs
originating from the Philippines are described as forceful and
poetic expressions and basic forms of euphemisms. If used in
everyday conversations, proverbs are utilized to emphasize a point
or a thought of reasoning: the Filipino philosophy.
One notable and locally popular
example of a Filipino proverb is
this: A person who does not
remember where he (she) came
from will never reach his (her)
destination. Of Tagalog origin, it
conveys and urges one person to
give "importance in looking back at
one’s roots and origins." The maxim
also exemplifies a Filipino value
known as the "utang na loob", one’s
"debt of gratitude" to the persons
who have contributed to an
individual’s success.[
1. Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa
To be merciful is God’s, while to act is man’s

2. Walang ligaya sa lupa na hindi dinilig ng luha


There is no earthly bliss not watered by tears

3. Ang bayaning nasusugatan, nag-iibayo ang tapang


A patriot who is wounded becomes more courageous

4. Magsama-sama at malakas, magkawatak-watak at babagsak


United we are strong, divided we fall

5. Kung hindi ukol, hindi bubukol


If it is not relevant, it makes no difference
6. Ubos-ubos biyaya, pagkatapos nakatunganga
Spend lavishly and you end up with nothing

7. Malaking puno, ngunit walang lilim


A large tree with no shade

8. Ang gawa sa pagkabata, alala hanggang pagtanda


What one learns in childhood he carries into adulthood

9. Pulutin ang Mabuti, ang masama ay iwaksi


Emulate what is good, ignore what is bad

10. Ang pili ng pili, natatapat sa bungi


One who is choosy ends up with the least attractive choice
16. Lahat ng gubat may ahas
Every jungle has a snake

17. Walang nakasisira sa bakal kundi sariling


kalawang
Nothing destroys iron except its own rust

18. Kung sino ang pumutak ay siyang nanganak


He who cackled is the guilty party

19. Ang umaayaw ay hindi magwawagi, and


magwawagi ay hindi umaayaw
A quitter never wins, a winner never quits

20. Ang maniwala sa sabi-sabi, walang bait sa sarili


One who believes in gossip has no self-discipline
21. May pakpak ang balita, may tainga ang lupa
News has wings, while the ground has ears

22. Ang masamang damo ay matagal mamatay


Bad grasses live longer

23. Habang may buhay, may pag-asa


As long as there is still life, there still lies hope

24. Aanhin pa ang damo, kung patay na ang kabayo


What good is the grass if the horse is already dead

25. Madali maging tao, mahirap magpakatao


It is one thing to be a person, to have a personality is another
26. Mahirap gisingin ang nagtutulug-tulugan
It’s difficult to wake up someone who is pretending to be asleep

27. Ang sakit sa kalingkingan ay ramdam ng buong katawan


The pain in the little finger is felt by the whole body
28. Kung may itinanim, may aanihin
If you planted something, you’ll harvest something
29. Sa taong walang takot, walang mataas na bakod
To a fearless person, no fence is high enough
30. Daig ng maagap ang taong masipag
The early bird beats the industrious person
31. Ang taong nagigipit, sa patalim man ay kumakapit
A desperate person will grab even at a knife

32. Ang hindi lumingon sa pinaggalingan, hindi makararating sa paroroonan


A person who does not remember where he came from will never reach his destination

33. Magsisi ka man at huli wala nang mangyayari


There is no use crying over spilled milk

34. Kapag binato ka ng bato, batuhin mo ng tinapay


If someone throws a rock at you, throw him bread

35. Ang taong walang kibo, nasa loob ang kulo


The rage of a quiet person is kept inside him

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