Nepal Proverbs

Nepal Proverbs carry mountain-bred wisdom from Himalayan trails and the old Kathmandu Valley kingdoms. They blend Hindu and Buddhist thought, praising patience, harmony, and steady work in thin air.

Depend on others and you'll go hungry. (Nepal Proverb)
Hold short services for minor Gods. View proverb
Nepal Proverb
The God who made the mouth will provide the food. View proverb
Nepal Proverb
Vanity blossoms but bears no fruit. View proverb
Nepal Proverb
If you only depend on others, you will soon go hungry. View proverb
Nepal Proverb
You have a lot of friends if you have money; otherwise there are only strangers. View proverb
Nepal Proverb
Opportunities come but do not linger. View proverb
Nepal Proverb
Even the devil slaves for the fortunate. View proverb
Nepal Proverb
Too much sugar is bitter. View proverb
Nepal Proverb
It is the mind that wins or loses. View proverb
Nepal Proverb
A speaker needs no tools. (Nepal Proverb)
The farmer grows the corn, but the bear eats it. View proverb
Nepal Proverb
Wealth is both an enemy and a friend. View proverb
Nepal Proverb
To take revenge on an enemy, give him an elephant -- first he must thank you for the gift, and then the elephant's appetite will deplete your enemy's resources. View proverb
Nepal Proverb