Lithuanian ProverbsDefinitions

Desperation is wont to make one take risks — the hungry wolf goes for food even into the village.

Difficulty is never permanent — Even the severest winter is afraid of the spring.

Doing is the best way to learn — Ploughing, we learn to plough ; mowing, we learn to mow.

A House is blind without a dog, dumb without a cock.

Hunger is sure to impart flavor — To a starving man bread is sweeter than honey.

Learning is best done through doing — Ploughing, we learn to plough ; mowing, we learn to mow.

Learning is essentially learning how to see things — Without learning, without eyes.

Patience is wise — God gave teeth; He will give bread.

Practice is the best way to learn — Ploughing, we learn to plough ; mowing, we learn to mow.

Trouble is never permanent — Even the severest winter is afraid of the spring.