PHILIPPINE PROVERBS

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Daig ng maagap ang taong masipag.
The prepared beats the hardworking person.
Damitan mo man ang matsing, matsing pa rin.
A monkey dressed up is still a monkey.
Di lahat ng kagalingan ay may dalang katamisan.
Not all goodness brings sweetness.
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Habang maikli ang kumot, matutong mamaluktot.
Literally "While the blanket is short, learn to curl up (to fit)"
Refers to situations when resources are scarce, one should learn to be thrift and adapt.
Huli man daw at magaling, naihahabol din.
It is never too late to offer anything that is good.
Habang may buhay, may pag-asa.
As long as there is still life, there still lies hope.
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Kung ano ang puno, siya ang bunga.
Whatever the tree is, is the same with the fruit.
It is same as; Like Father, Like Son.
Kung may tinanim, may aanihin.
If you planted something, you will have something to harvest.
Kung nasaan ang asukal, naruon ang langgam.
Wherever you find sugar, you'll find ants.
Kung sino ang masalita ay siyang kulang sa gawa.
He who speaks too much works too little.
Kung may tiyaga, may nilaga.
(litterally) If you persevere, you'll have stew.
If you don't persevere, you can expect no reward.
Interpretation : He who works, gets compensated.
Kung sino ang pumutak, siya ang nanganak.
He who cackles lays the eggs.
He who blabs is the guilty party.
Kunwaring matapang bagkus duwag naman.
One who acts tough is really a coward.
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Madali ang maging tao, mahirap magpakatao.
It is easy to be human. It is hard to be humane.
Maingay ang latang walang laman.
Noisy is the can that contains nothing.
Matalino man ang matsing, napaglalamangan din.
An intelligent monkey can still be outsmarted.
Matibay ang walis, palibhasa'y magkabigkis.
A broom is sturdy because its strands are tightly bound.
May tainga ang lupa, may pakpak ang balita.
The earth has ears, news (gossip) has wings.
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Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa.
Mercy resides in God; deeds are in men.
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Pagkahaba-haba man daw ng prusisyon, sa simbahan din ang tuloy.
No matter how long the procession, it still ends up in church.
"Pag-ibig, Pag-asa, at Pananampalataya sa Diyos, tatlong katangiang dapat nating kamtan, nang sa buhay sa mundo, tayo ay magtagumpay"
We should always keep in mind that Love, Hope, and Faith in God,will bring us success in life.
These are the Three P's of Life.
Pag may isinuksok, may maidudukot
If you have something saved in the past, you will have something to help you in dire need.
Punong mabunga madalas binabato.
A tree that bears fruit is often hurled at.
people who succeed are the subject of jealousy and injury.
Puro kahol, walang kagat
All bark no bite (Literally translated) *** All talk, no actions
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Sa taong may tunay na hiya, ang salita ay panunumpa.
To a person who has true humility, words are vows.
one must always be true to their word and keep their promises.
Sa panahon ng kagipitan, makikilala ang tunay na kaibigan
In times of trouble and you need help, you will see your real friends.
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Walang ligaya sa lupa na hindi dinilig ng luha.
There is no earthly bliss not watered by tears.
Walang mahirap na gawa pag dinaan sa tiyaga.
No undertaking is difficult if pursued with perseverance.
Walang mapait na tutong, sa taong nagugutom.
There is no bitter (rice)crust to a hungry person.
Walang matigas na tinapay sa mainit na kape.
No bread is too hard for warm coffee.