Indonesian Proverbs

Indonesian Proverbs distill island wisdom from a vast archipelago once at the heart of the spice routes. They prize harmony, respect, and patience, guiding community life amid monsoons, trade, and many tongues.

Calm water does not mean there are no crocodiles. (Indonesian Proverb)
Rippling water shows lack of depth. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
The sea becomes the shore, the shore becomes the sea. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
A moth will eat the finest linen. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
Different fields, different grasshoppers; different seas, different fish. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
Beware, the enemy lies under your blanket. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
Diligence is the beginning of brilliance. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
The shadow should be the same length as the body. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
Goodness shouts. Evil whispers. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
The firm tree does not fear the storm. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
Meaning: Blaming the wrong reason. Looking for a scapegoat. (Indonesian Proverb)
Once the rice is pudding, it's too late to reclaim the rice. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
People seek out big shots as flies seek out the elephant's tail. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
Before you let your voice be heard, first lick your lips. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
Different men have different opinions; Some like apples, some onions. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
If you enter a goat stable, bleat; if you enter a water buffalo stable, bellow. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
Expecting something bigger, and we let go what we already have. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
Don't stay on the dew until the sun reaches its highest. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
If an eel is with fish, he shows his tail; if he is with snakes, he shows his head. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
Death is the bride of life. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
Changing priorities. (Indonesian Proverb)
Collaboration, sharing of burden irrespective of the weight. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
Describe, usually with regret, something that has already happenned and is irreversible. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
Different culture means different custom. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
Different people have different personality. View proverb
Indonesian Proverb
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