Magsisi ka man at huli wala nang mangyayari.

English (Loose translation): There is no point blaming yourself for something that has happened in the past.

Explanation: The truth is you cannot regret something that has yet to happen. Regret is always related to …

Huli man daw at magaling, naihahabol din.

English: Better late than never.

Explanation: No explanation required. …

Kung binigyan ng buhay, bibigyan din ng ikabubuhay.

English (Loose translation): If you gave life to somebody, you should also provide him/her a source of livelihood.

Explanation: One practical application of this saying is the case of a parent-child relationship. It is not …

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 …

Ang tunay na kaibigan, nakikilala sa kagipitan

English: A friend indeed is a friend in need.

Explanation: (No explanation required)

Do you agree with the saying?

Mga salawikain

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Turan mo ang iyong kaibigan, sasabihin ko kung sino ikaw

English: Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell 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 …