Karelian proverbs

Karelian is a language spoken in Karelia. E Omas silmäs ei nävy ni parzi, a toizen silmäs nägyy toppu. English equivalent: To strain at a gnat and swallow a camel. "I always made one prayer to God, a very short one. Here it is: 'O Lord, make our enemies quite ridiculous!' God granted it." Voltaire, Letter to Étienne Noël Damilaville (1767) Paczolay Gyula European proverbs: in 55 languages, with equivalents in Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Chinese and Japanese http://books.google.com/books?id=JiXzAAAAMAAJ 1997 Veszprémi Nyomda 1-875943-44-7 131 20 H Hyvä zavoduš — puoli dielua. English equivalent: Well begun, is half done. "Starting properly ensures the speedy completion of a process. A – beginning is often blocked by one or more obstacles (potential barriers) the removal of which may ensure the smooth course of the process." Source for meaning: Paczolay Gyula European proverbs: in 55 languages, with equivalents in Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Chinese and Japanese http://books.google.com/books?id=JiXzAAAAMAAJ 1997 Veszprémi Nyomda 1-875943-44-7 228 40 I Igä elä, igä opastu. English equivalent: We are to learn as long as we live. Paczolay Gyula European proverbs: in 55 languages, with equivalents in Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Chinese and Japanese http://books.google.com/books?id=JiXzAAAAMAAJ 1997 Veszprémi Nyomda 1-875943-44-7 182 31 K Ken ei työdy tie, sil ei syvvägi pie. English equivalent: He that will not work, shall not eat. "Nothing is given to you. Whatever you do, you've got to work for it and earn it." Jack Charlton, British football manager. From his interview with Martyn Lewis, in his book, Reflections on Success (1997)" Source for meaning: Paczolay Gyula European proverbs: in 55 languages, with equivalents in Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Chinese and Japanese http://books.google.com/books?id=JiXzAAAAMAAJ 1997 Veszprémi Nyomda 1-875943-44-7 256 47 Korval kuule, toizel työnnä. English equivalent: Advice most needed are the least heeded. "For various reasons a good advice or a genuine warning is often disregarded or considered of no importance." Source for meaning and proverb: Paczolay Gyula European proverbs: in 55 languages, with equivalents in Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Chinese and Japanese http://books.google.com/books?id=JiXzAAAAMAAJ 1997 Veszprémi Nyomda 1-875943-44-7 179 30 Kun kissa kois ei olega, hiiril on välja. English equivalent: If the cat is away, the mice play. "In the absence of the person in authority those under his control will often neglect the duties/rules imposed on them." Source for meaning and proverbs: Paczolay Gyula European proverbs: in 55 languages, with equivalents in Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Chinese and Japanese http://books.google.com/books?id=JiXzAAAAMAAJ 1997 Veszprémi Nyomda 1-875943-44-7 114 17 Kiäppü kuwzes päi ei лoitakse kirbou. English equivalent: The apple does not fall far from the tree. "Children observe daily and — in their behaviour — often follow the example of their parents." Source for meaning: Paczolay Gyula European proverbs: in 55 languages, with equivalents in Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Chinese and Japanese http://books.google.com/books?id=JiXzAAAAMAAJ 1997 Veszprémi Nyomda 1-875943-44-7 259 48 M Millane muamo, moine i tytär. English equivalent: Like mother, like daughter. "Daughters may look and behave like their mothers. This is due to inheritance and the example observed closely and daily." Source for meaning: Paczolay Gyula European proverbs: in 55 languages, with equivalents in Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Chinese and Japanese http://books.google.com/books?id=JiXzAAAAMAAJ 1997 Veszprémi Nyomda 1-875943-44-7 137 21 Millane tuatto, moine i poigu. English equivalent: Like father, like son. "Sons may look and behave like their fathers. This is due to inheritance and the example observed closely and daily." Source for meaning: Paczolay Gyula European proverbs: in 55 languages, with equivalents in Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Chinese and Japanese http://books.google.com/books?id=JiXzAAAAMAAJ 1997 Veszprémi Nyomda 1-875943-44-7 170 28 Mägi mägenke ei yhty yhtei, a ŕištšikanz ŕištšikanzanke yhtyu'. English equivalent: A mountain never meets a mountain, but a man meets a man. "There are some things/events that are impossible, like an encounter of mountains, but there is always a chance for people to meet. or Once can always find a possibility for revenge." Paczolay Gyula European proverbs: in 55 languages, with equivalents in Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Chinese and Japanese http://books.google.com/books?id=JiXzAAAAMAAJ 1997 Veszprémi Nyomda 1-875943-44-7 213 37 V Vierevä kivi ei jäkälly. English equivalent: A rolling stone gathers no moss. "The unsettled person does not prosper." Paczolay Gyula European proverbs: in 55 languages, with equivalents in Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Chinese and Japanese http://books.google.com/books?id=JiXzAAAAMAAJ 1997 Veszprémi Nyomda 1-875943-44-7 100 14 See also Cheremis proverbs Mordvin proverbs Russian proverbs Veps proverbs Votian proverbs Category:Proverbs by language