Here are some worlds of wisdom from around the world.
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“When elephants fight, it is the grass that gets hurt.”
Origin- Kenya
Meaning- Fights of the powerful only hurt the little guys
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“The devil always takes back his gifts.”
Origin-Ukraine
Meaning- What comes easily goes back easily. Nothing lasts forever.
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“With if’s, Paris could be put in a bottle.”
Origin- France
Meaning- Everything is possible hypothetically.
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“Accusation always follows the cat.”
Origin-Iraq
Meaning- It’s easy to blame someone who can’t argue back.
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“As small as it is, the sparrow has all the right organs.”
Origin- China
Meaning- Good things come in small packages.
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“To live with a wolf, you have to howl like a wolf.”
Origin- Russia
Meaning- When you are stuck in dangerous situations, try to blend in.
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“Those you don’t know a falcon will eat it.”
Origin-Arabia
Meaning- Know the value of people around you.
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“When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.”
Origin-Ethiopia
Meaning-With teamwork, even the small can defeat the mighty.
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“If you see your neighbour’s beard burning, put yours in water.”
Origin-Venezuela
Meaning- Learn from the misfortune of others.
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“A cat in mittens won’t catch the mice.”
Origin- Italy
Meaning- Being too careful and polite doesn’t always get things done.
