Altay Proverbs

Altay Proverbs carry the spirit of the Altai Mountains, homeland of Turkic herders and hunters. They honor nature, clan bonds, and shaman-rooted respect for unseen forces, teaching quiet endurance through long winters.

A big log is a shame to the fire, an evil person is a shame to the house. (Altay Proverb)
A long skirt wraps around the leg, a long tongue wraps around the head. View proverb
Altay Proverb
A wide garment does not tear, a proverb does not spoil. View proverb
Altay Proverb
As the meat, so its broth. View proverb
Altay Proverb
If horses neigh to one another, they become acquainted, if people talk to one another, they become acquainted. View proverb
Altay Proverb
If you do not know how to fish, do not stir up the water. View proverb
Altay Proverb
In a perch is no broth, in a foolish person is no wisdom. View proverb
Altay Proverb
One scabby sheep infects a thousand sheep. View proverb
Altay Proverb
The badger is not aware of its own blaze. View proverb
Altay Proverb