Mongolian Proverbs

Mongolian proverbs carry steppe-born wisdom from nomadic life on horseback and the legacy of Chinggis Khan’s empire. They prize endurance, honor, hospitality, and a sharp eye for nature’s signs and human character.

Of the good we have an understanding, for fools we keep a stick upstairs. (Mongolian Proverb)
Once you have locked your door you are the emperor in your own domain. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
One idiot can ask more questions than ten wise men can answer. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
Rich is he who has no debts, fortunate he who lives without handicap. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
The distance between heaven and earth is no greater than one thought. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
The living are denied a table; the dead get a whole coffin. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
The meat-biting tooth is in the mouth; the man-biting tooth is in the soul. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
The more you listen the more you give yourself room for doubt. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
The winner has many friends, the loser has good friends. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
Times are not always the same; the grass is not always green. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
Union is source of success. (Mongolian Proverb)
While horse is strong travel to see places. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
Who cleans up the dirt washes away happiness. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
A cat likes to eat fresh fish but it will not go into the water. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
A donkey that carries me is worth more than a horse that kicks me. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
Do not start if afraid, once begun do not be afraid. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
Don't look for bad things in the good that you do. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
Even foul water will quench fire. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
If mind is clean, fate is good. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
If you are going to steal bells plug your ears. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
If you are sick, think about your life; if you are better, think about your gold. (Mongolian Proverb)
If you want to build high, you must dig deep. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
It is easier to catch an escaped horse than to take back an escaped word. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
While father alive to get to know people. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
A man fails seven times and rises eight times. View proverb
Mongolian Proverb
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