Goan Proverbs

Goan Proverbs carry coastal wisdom shaped by Konkani roots and centuries of Portuguese rule. They mix seafaring, spice-trade shrewdness, and a rare Hindu–Catholic blend, praising wit, thrift, and harmony.

Distant hills look beautiful; near ones are ugly. (Goan Proverb)
Fry the chapati when the pan is hot. View proverb
Goan Proverb
The cobbler's gaze is on the feet. View proverb
Goan Proverb
The hanging fruit is never too heavy for the creeper to bear. View proverb
Goan Proverb
Truth is twelve years old. View proverb
Goan Proverb
You cannot swallow hot milk, nor can you throw it away. View proverb
Goan Proverb