Chilean Proverbs

Chilean proverbs draw wisdom from a land stretched between the Andes and the Pacific, shaped by earthquakes and seafaring trade. They prize grit, humor, and practical caution in work, family, and luck.

A bad rumor is better than bad news. (Chilean Proverb)
Ambition spills the sack. View proverb
Chilean Proverb
Anguish is our worst advisor. View proverb
Chilean Proverb
God cures, and the doctor gets paid. View proverb
Chilean Proverb
He who divides and shares, always takes the best part. View proverb
Chilean Proverb
He who finds not love finds nothing. View proverb
Chilean Proverb
It is God who cures, and the physician gets the money. View proverb
Chilean Proverb
Never defecate more than what you eat. View proverb
Chilean Proverb
Never give thanks for a favor held back. View proverb
Chilean Proverb
No one has done good who has not suffered disillusionment. View proverb
Chilean Proverb
That which is a sin in others is a virtue in ourselves. (Chilean Proverb)
Where distrust enters, love is no more than a boy. View proverb
Chilean Proverb
My uncle is sick, but the highway is green. View proverb
Chilean Proverb
The little birds have God for their caterer. View proverb
Chilean Proverb