Ang paala-ala ay mabisang gamot sa taong nakakalimot

English: A reminder is an effective medicine to someone who forgets.

Explanation: Athough this saying does not require an explanation, someone may ask: Why is a reminder considered a medicine?

That is a very valid question. This is where… Read the rest

Turan mo ang iyong kaibigan, sasabihin ko kung sino ikaw

English: Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll you who you are.

Explanation: It is said that a person is judged by other people by the company he keeps. This is similar to the saying: “Birds of the… Read the rest

Salawikain (Tagalog Proverbs)

Ang salawikain ay mga kasabihan na nagmula sa mga pahayag at payo ng mga matatanda ayon sa kanilang mga karanasan sa buhay o sa isinalin sa kanila ng kanilang mga ninuno.

Ang ibang salawikain ay napapalooban ng mga pahayag sa… Read the rest