Sri Lankan Proverbs

Sri Lankan Proverbs draw on an island crossroads shaped by monsoon seas, Buddhism, and ancient kingdoms like Anuradhapura. They prize harmony, patience, and sharp humor about work, family, and karma.

Wisdom can be found travelling. (Sri Lankan Proverb)
Desire never stops, it increases even after satisfaction. View proverb
Sri Lankan Proverb
If the cow gives milk as a healthy food, why ask whether she is black or white? View proverb
Sri Lankan Proverb
Only the cure you believe in cures. View proverb
Sri Lankan Proverb
You can buy everything, except a father and a mother. View proverb
Sri Lankan Proverb
Use the small fish as bait to catch the bigger fish. View proverb
Sri Lankan Proverb
If you have driven a vehicle in Moratumulla, you can drive in any road in Sri Lanka. View proverb
Sri Lankan Proverb
Don't believe everything you hear, and don't tell everything you believe. View proverb
Sri Lankan Proverb