23 Celtic proverbs about life, friendship and love
Today I bring you a series of very thoughtful Celtic proverbs They talk about friendship, family and destiny among other interesting topics.
Thanks to these reflections we can learn a little better the philosophy of life of the ancient Celts, a civilization of the Iron Age that inhabited several regions of Europe.
Celtic proverbs to discover this civilization
Through the following 23 phrases, we will know these peoples and their way of thinking. Are you ready to experience a journey through time?
1. "Your feet will take you where your heart is."
A great phrase that warns us that we should pursue our desires.
2. "May the roof never fall on you and that the friends gathered under it never leave. May you always have warm words in a cold nightfall, a full moon in a dark night and that the road always opens to your door. "
A very interesting Celtic proverb that overflows with poetry.
3. "May you live more than a hundred years with an extra year to repent. May the Lord keep you in his hand, and do not squeeze his fist too much. "
His faith in God is reflected in this thought.
4. "A kind response mitigates anger."
To avoid falling into a spiral of violence, nothing like being kind.
5. "A little help is better than a world of compassion."
What matters are the facts, and not the words.
6. "Share the load and it will be lighter."
When we are in a hurry, getting support will always make the problem smaller.
More unforgettable Celtic phrases
7. "Marry an islander and you will have married the whole island."
A nice phrase that can be interpreted in different ways.
8. "Against words full of anger nothing better than a closed mouth."
There is no benefit in responding to an insult.
9. "Beware of that one too inclined to do favors and offer his friendship, since one day he will demand your retribution."
There are people who lend their help only as currency.
10. "Lie with dogs and you will get up with fleas."
If you do not want to have problems, flee from bad companies .
11. "May the saddest day of your future be no worse than the happiest day of your past."
A dedication full of optimism and happiness.
12. "May your neighbors respect you, the problems leave you, the angels protect you and heaven accept you and the fortune of the Celtic Hills embraces you."
Another thought loaded with positivity to give to your loved ones.
13. "If you cheat on your partner, you deceive yourself."
Infidelity is an act of disloyalty against yourself. If you do not love your partner, it is better to leave her than to cheat her constantly.
14. "Remember that you live in the shadow of your neighbor."
We are not different from our peers.
15. "A constant guest is never welcome."
A maxim on the abuse of trust.
16. "He who tells you the faults of others, will tell others your faults."
Do not trust too much in those who only speak ill of other people ...
17. "Whoever holds back the tongue, keeps his friends."
Another reflection that praises prudence and knowing how to be.
18. "A shared joy doubles, while a shared affliction is halved."
Good feelings, if shared, are even better.
19. "Those who most open their mouths are those who least open their hearts."
On this occasion, the Celts remind us again of the virtue of calm.
20. "Only the world does not tell lies."
A maxim to reflect long and hard.
21. "Choose your company before you sit down."
Be observant and do not let the companies choose you.
22. "Better old debts than old grudges."
Another Celtic thought that you can apply to your daily life.
23. "The eye of a friend is a good mirror."
If you have a good friend, you can see reality from a new perspective.
This is all for today, greetings and see you next time!
