Taiwanese Proverbs

Taiwanese Proverbs capture island wisdom shaped by typhoons, seafaring trade, and a blend of Hoklo, Hakka, and Indigenous roots. They prize diligence, harmony, thrift, and quick wit.

A beautiful person might not have a beautiful life. (Taiwanese Proverb)
Even champions make mistakes - there is no one who doesn't. View proverb
Taiwanese Proverb
Greed will cause pain. View proverb
Taiwanese Proverb
If someone transports dung and does not eat it, it should not be concluded that he is an honest person. View proverb
Taiwanese Proverb
It takes sweat to work on things, but it only takes saliva to criticize things. View proverb
Taiwanese Proverb
Many students have become kings or queens, but no teachers have. View proverb
Taiwanese Proverb
Some people prefer liquor, others prefer tofu, and some even like rotten salmon. View proverb
Taiwanese Proverb
Something that looks good does not necessarily taste good. View proverb
Taiwanese Proverb
A husband and wife often fight intensely at one moment and then kiss intensely at the next moment. View proverb
Taiwanese Proverb
A person is blessed once but troubles come many at once. View proverb
Taiwanese Proverb
A person needs a face, trees need bark. (Taiwanese Proverb)
Man who wants pretty nurse, must be patient. View proverb
Taiwanese Proverb
If the wind comes from an empty cave, there is a reason. View proverb
Taiwanese Proverb
Poor people can change and succeed. View proverb
Taiwanese Proverb
Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still. View proverb
Taiwanese Proverb