Sinhala Proverbs

Sinhala Proverbs carry island wisdom shaped by Sri Lanka’s Buddhist kingdoms and village life around ancient irrigation tanks. They prize restraint, karma, and sharp humor, tempered by monsoon rhythms and Indian Ocean trade.

If you can't do the deed, don't block another from trying. (Sinhala Proverb)
Think before you leap. View proverb
Sinhala Proverb
Make thyself a noble man before advising others. View proverb
Sinhala Proverb
You cannot swallow medicine pills without letting the throat know. View proverb
Sinhala Proverb
Water flows down the lowest point. View proverb
Sinhala Proverb
One cannot drink porridge without getting some on his moustache. View proverb
Sinhala Proverb
A vessel filled with water does not make a noise when shaken. View proverb
Sinhala Proverb