Ukrainian Proverbs and Sayings

Ukrainian proverbs are influenced by the people's history and many common ways. Here are 44 proverbs of Ukraina so far.

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The fear of death takes away from the simple joy of living.*

A woman is not a harmonica that you put aside when you have used it.

A woman's beauty cannot warm a winter's night.

Dogs don't know how to swim until the water reaches their ears.

Every road has two directions.

Fire starts with sparks.

Fools love not the wise, drunkards love not the sober.

He that fears death may inhibit his entire life.*

Health is more important than wealth; "Good health is above wealth".

It is easier to destroy than to build.

It is light grief that can take counsel.

It is love that makes the world go round.

It is no use crying over spilt milk.

"Love cannot be forced."

Love your neighbour, but don't pull down your hedge.

Make hay while the sun shines.

Many words will not fill a bushel.

Money makes money.

No matter how hard you try, the bull will never give milk.

Nothing comes out of the sack but what was in it.

One swallow doesn't make a spring [or summer].

Praise the day in the evening and your wife in the morning.

Rats desert a sinking ship.

Respect yourself, or no one else will respect you.

Roll my log and I'll roll yours.

Saying and doing are two things.

Still waters run deep.

Tastes differ.

That's where the shoe pinches.

The devil likes to hide behind a cross.

The dogs bark, but the caravan goes on.

The earth will cover the doctor's mistakes.

The end crowns the work.

The mother remembers her youth and so does not trust her daughter.

There are no old friendships in business.

There is a small choice in rotten apples.

Time is money.

To have rats in the attic.

Too many cooks spoil the broth.

Too much pudding will choke a dog.

What can't be cured must be endured.

Wise men learn by other men's mistakes; fools by their own.

You can get farther with a friendly word than with a club.