Latvian proverbs Quotes

“Pulkā pat mirt nav grūti.”

“Laiks ir nauda.
• English equivalent: Time is money.”

“Livonian proverbs ko:라트비아 속담 lt:Latvių patarlės ir priežodžiai”

“Veca mīlestība nerūs.
• Translation: Old love does not rust.”

“Kam niez, tas kasās
• English equivalent: If the shoe fits, wear it.”

“Kā viss dzīvē neatgadās
• English equivalent: Never is a long time.”

“Aiz kokiem neredzēt mežu.
• Translation: Cannot see woods behind the trees”

“Kur divi, tur trešais lieks.
• English equivalent: Two is company, three is a wheel.”

“Dievam trīs lietas patīkamas.
• English equivalent: All good things come in threes.”

“Sargi savu godu no jaunām dienām.
• English equivalent: Reckless youth makes rueful age.”

“Labāk godīgi mirt, nekā negodīgi dzīvot.
• English equivalent: Death before dishonour.”

“Dzirdi daudz, runā maz.
• English equivalent: Nature has given us two ears and one tongue.”

“Kā vecie svilpo tā jaunie danco.
• Translation: The young ones dance as the old ones whistle.”

“Kā sauc, tā atskan.
• English equivalent: Just as one calls into the forest, so it echoes back.”

“Sveši dūmi acis grauž.
• English equivalent: Dry bread at home is better than roast meat abroad.”

“Zirgam četras kājas ir tad vēl klūp.
• English equivalent: It is a good horse that never stumbles.”

“No tukšām runām (valodām) vēders pilnāks netiek.
• English equivalent: Fine words butters no parsnips.”

“Iedosi velnam mazo pirkstiņu, paņems visu roku.
• English equivalent: Give him an inch and he will take a yard.”

“Ceļš uz elli ir bruģēts ar labiem nodomiem.
• English equivalent: The road to hell is paved with good intentions.”

“Vārna vārnai acī neknābj.
• Translation: A crow will not pick out the eyes of another crow.
• English equivalent: Dog doesn't eat dog.”