Funny Proverbs

Proverbs have offered wisdom for many years, they are passed down year after year. But some of these proverbs are funny but also offer wisdom. We hope these bring a smile to your face. Some of them we have added comments to. Editor comments and collection compiled by

If you dig a hole for someone else, you'll fall into it. Hungarian Proverb
How true this is - when we talk about other people or do things that perhaps are not so up front, the person who gets hurt in the end is us. We are the ones who will fall into the whole. It may not happen right away but it will happen

A lie travels round the world while truth is putting her boots on. French Proverb
Lies never do any good. They seem to spread so much faster than the truth.

Anger can be an expensive luxury. Italian Proverb
Anger is something that we all need to avoid when possible. Find ways to control your anger as by reacting with anger is truly to expensive - once you say or do something it is often hard to retract your words or actions.

You will never plough a field if you only turn it over in your mind. Irish Proverb
This is one of my favorite proverbs. Not taking action, just thinking about something will never see any results. Just like the farmers field, if I only think about it, the field will never be ploughed.

Experience is a comb which nature gives us when we are bald. Proverb
As we age we gain wisdom and experience. This is a great proverb to use to celebrate and recognize the benefits of aging.

A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. Proverb
Taking risks, venturing out of our comfort zone is a factor to live the live that you are currently only dreaming of. If you don't move beyond where you are today then you will never be more or have more.

In a closed mouth, flies do not enter. Mexican Proverb
As my Mom use to say, if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all. Also, if you don't know all the facts don't comment on a situation. If you don't say anything it will never come back to you.

There is hope as long as your fishing-line is in the water. Norwegian Proverb
When we give up to easily we never succeed. If we don't have hope, we don't take action. Hope gives us that light at the end of the tunnel. You have to believe that you will succeed, if you don't have that belief then you don't have hope!

You cannot get to the top by sitting on your bottom. Proverb
Funny words but ones that have true wisdom in them. If you want to reach a goal, then you have to take action - do something to move yourself towards that goal.

Parents can tell but never teach, unless they practice what they preach. Proverb
This proverb applies to all of us not just parents. You cannot say one thing and then do another and expect people to just do what you say. Words you say mean nothing, but doing - setting an example says more.

Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week. Spanish Proverb
If you procrastinate then this proverb applies to you!

Don't sell the skin until you have caught the bear. English Proverb
The message - don't spend money you have not got. With credit cards and easy access to credit many of us spend more money than we make. A good plan is to only spend what you make, WHEN you make it.

Drop by drop - a whole lake becomes. Bulgarian Proverb
This reminds me of the saying, you can only move a mountain one rock at a time. Many times we become overwhelmed by the size of a task. But, if we break the task into small tasks and work on them one by one we will get the entire thing. The important thing here is not to get overwhelmed.

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More words of wisdom in these funny proverbs:

Man who run behind car get exhausted.
Chinese Proverb

Words have no wings but they can fly a thousand miles.
Korean Proverb

Be aware of the idiot, for he is like an old dress. Every time you patch it, the wind will tear it back again.
Arabic Proverb

A peacock who sits on his tail is just another turkey.
Proverb

If you marry a monkey for his wealth, the money goes and the monkey remains as is.
Egyptian Proverb

If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys. Proverb

I can resist everything except temptation. Proverb



Everything has beauty but not everyone sees it. Proverb

He who fishes in another man's well often catches crab. Proverb

Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. Proverb

The woman who doesn't wish to bake bread, spends five days sifting the flour. Greek Proverb

There are no short cuts to any place worth going. Proverb

Man who eat many prunes get good run for money. Chinese Proverb

One doesn't examine the teeth of a gift horse. Portuguese Proverb

Money makes monkeys of men. Icelandic Proverb

A bicycle can't stand on its own because it's two-tired. English Proverb

If you are willing to admit faults, you have one less fault to admit. Proverb

When two dogs fight over a bone, a third one carries it away. Dutch Proverb

It's better a friend in the market then one hundred gold coins in the chest. Maltese Proverb

Money isn't everything, but it sure keeps the kids in touch. Proverb



The fellow who never makes a mistake takes his orders from one who does. Proverb

It's in old kettles that one makes the best soup. French Proverb

Giving birth to a baby is easier than worrying about it. Japanese Proverb

Don't think there are no crocidles because the water is calm. Malaysian Proverb

A guest sees more in an hour than the host in a year. Polish Proverb

A lazy shepherd is the wolf's friend. Welsh Proverb

After three days, both fish and guests begin to smell. Danish Proverb

Ask the young, they know everything. French Proverb

Don't rely on the label on the bag. French Proverb

Interest on debts grow without rain. Yiddish Proverb

Conscience is the nest where all good is hatched. Welsh Proverb

Never let your feet run faster than your shoes. Scottish Proverb

Every fish that gets away appears great. Turkish Proverb

If you don't stand for something, you will fall for something. African Proverb

While these proverbs are amusing they also contain words of wisdom in them. We also have a more serious set of Proverbs, visit our Famous Proverbs

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