Things to do
Some interesting links on “how to” do things to make your life easier.
How to lose 5 pounds in 5 days
No undertaking is difficult if pursued with perseverance.
No undertaking is difficult if pursued with perseverance. — This is translated from a Filipino proverb
Speak of the dog and pick up the stick.
Speak of the dog and pick up the stick. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… This proverb is used when someone shows up right when her/his name is mentioned in a conversation [picking up the stick is symbolic for being ready/expecting]. Similar to English “Speak of the devil” (Translated from an Armenian proverb)
The thousands of thoughts have turned into ashes.
The thousands of thoughts have turned into ashes. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… All is lost. A hopeless situation. (This is a rough translation from a Chinese proverb)
Maybe s/he wanted to throw herself/himself in the well, would you follow?
Maybe s/he wanted to throw herself/himself in the well, would you follow? — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Don’t follow others blindly. (Translated from an Armenian proverb)
I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I do and I understand.
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
A monkey dressed up is still a monkey.
One stone, two birds
a person needs a face; a tree needs bark
Quiet water wears down a mountain.
Dragon, head, snake, tail
Filipino sayings and proverbs
Filipino sayings
