The Japanese culture It is one of the most complete and controversial in the world, although there are times when we have even wondered why it seems that everything is backwards in Japan. It would be practically impossible to enumerate all the things that this great culture has given humanity, but without a doubt the wisdom of the Japanese ancestors is one of the most valuable treasures that we can rescue.
Faithful proof of this are the Japanese wisdom proverbs that, if followed, will allow us to have a fuller and fuller life, in short, they will allow us to live better. We leave you some Japanese proverbs and sayings that will help you get a little closer to understanding the soul from a Japanese
Proverbs and Phrases of Japanese Wisdom
«Do not say: it is impossible. Say: I haven’t done it yet.”
“You learn little with victory, on the other hand, a lot with defeat.”
“If you can solve the problem, it’s not worth worrying about; If it can’t be fixed, there’s no point.”
«If you already thought about it, dare; If you already dared, do not think about it ».
“Don’t stop someone who wants to leave, don’t run someone who has just arrived.”
“Fast, it’s slow but without pauses.”
“It is better to be the enemy of a good person than the friend of a bad one.”
“Without ordinary people there are no great people.”
“Whoever wants to reach the top will invent a ladder.”
«Husband and wife should resemble hands and eyes: when a hand feels pain, the eyes cry; when the eyes cry, the hands wipe away the tears».
«The Sun does not know who is right and who is wrong. The Sun shines without the aim of warming someone. He who finds himself is like the Sun.
“The sea is great because it does not despise the streams.”
“Even the far path begins with a near one.”
«Whoever drinks does not know the harm of wine; who does not drink, does not know the virtues of him ».
“Even if you only need the sword once in your life, you must always carry it.”
“Pretty flowers do not bear good fruit.”
“Sorrow, like a worn-out dress, must be left at home.”
“When there is love, pockmarks are just as beautiful as dimples on the cheeks.”
“Nobody stumbles lying in bed.”
“A good word can warm you during the three winter months.”
“Yield to the fools and the insane.”
“When you draw a branch you must listen to the sigh of the air.”
“Cercirate yourself 7 times before doubting a person.”
“Do everything you can, otherwise trust fate.”
“Exaggerated honesty borders on stupidity.”
“To the house where they laugh, happiness comes.”
“Victory is for the one who lasts one hour more than his rival.”
“It can happen that a leaf sinks and a stone stays afloat.”
“Arrows are not shot at a smiling face.”
“A cold tea and rice can be endured, but a look and a cold word are unbearable.”
«At 10 years old, a miracle; at 20, a genius; after 30, an ordinary person».
“If a woman wants something, she will go through a mountain.”
“It’s a minute of shame for asking, and a lifetime for ignorance.”
“A perfect vase never leaves the hands of a bad master.”
“Don’t be afraid to lean in a bit, you’ll straighten up more.”
“Deep rivers flow in silence.”
“If you start the path of your own free will, a thousand ri will seem like one to you. (Note: one ri equals about 4 km).”