In every culture, one of the founding elements is always the popular wisdom. Ancient beliefs, rituals, but also aphorisms e ways of expressing yourself, are a significant part of the history of a people. For this reason, today, we want to talk to you about most famous and used Italian proverbs.
The most famous Italian proverbs ...
In our review of the most famous Italian proverbs we cannot but start from those that distinguish the industriousness of our people, which allowed our ancestors to build a great country like Italy, as well as to adapt even when, driven by poverty and necessity, they arrived in places very far from the beautiful country. Always knowing that you have to get busy, since who sleeps does not catch fish. To do things well, however, one must always lend a great virtue, the calm. In order not to end up the famous hasty cat who has made blind children. On the other hand we know very well that who goes Slow and steady wins! Also because, if you are wrong, you should never look for any excuse ...who is the cause of his illness cry himself!
Another great virtue recognized by the our fellow villagers in the world it is that of cordiality and proverbial affability. When it comes to giving, it is always good to keep that in mind one must not do to others what one does not want for oneself, and most importantly, when it comes to receive. Even on the occasion of an unwelcome gift perhaps, since donated horse does not look in the mouth! We must, therefore, always settle for it of what you have, for do not make the mistake of thinking that thethe neighbor's grass is always greener, and that often not everything that glitters is gold.
… The highest expression of popular wisdom
Yes, because, as one of the most famous Italian proverbs says, gold, understood as a precious asset, we can find it in many other things. In all those actions that, done early in the morning, may be more effective. Making us conclude, in fact, that The early bird catches the worm. And what's better than starting the day doing what we do well? However good morning starts in the morning is…whoever gets off to a good start is half the battle. And if, instead, the day doesn't go so well, while our neighbor, the one who dislikes us so much, has won the lottery, we must not be envious! Laughs best who laughs last! But don't do it too much though, because the laughter abounds in the mouth of fools!
The important thing, however, is always look after yourself, without thinking too much about the fortunes or misfortunes of others. Indeed, whoever thinks about his own business lives for a hundred years. Another mistake not to make, however, is to try to brag about goals achieved not so truthful. First, because it says that whoever praises himself becomes imbued. Second, why lies have short legs ed a bad truth is better than a good lie. Also because if you start to develop bad habits such as lying, then it is difficult to stop, even as the years go by. The wolf, in fact, loses its fur but not its vice.
Know these little tips that the popular wisdom gives us it makes our life lighter. And, as you can see, no rambling is needed to follow the path of simplicity, especially if we know how to be perspicacious interlocutors. In conclusion, few words to the wise!
