1. Many a calm river begins as a turbulent waterfall, yet none hurtles and foams all the way to the sea Russian poet Mikhail Lermontov reminds us that although things might seem tumultuous now, it ...

Hospitality is one of the defining qualities of Kazakh culture. The proverb “kutty konak kelse, koi egiz tabady” (when a ...

Patrick's Day! In celebration of St. Patrick's Day 2024, we have compiled some of our favorite Irishy sayings, blessings, quotes, toasts, and greetings. The origin of these inspiring and sometimes ...

Get inspired by these Irish language proverbs during Seachtain na Gaeilge ... As Irish is one of the oldest languages in the world, it has many sayings that have lasted through the decades.

Books of proverbs and aphorisms abound ... When struggling with writer’s block, I reach out for every book of famous sayings from any era and place around the world that I can find.