Proverbials!

Sayings about Purpose Accomplishment of purpose is better than making a profit. ~ Nigerian Proverbs Speak little and to the purpose .  ~ Traditional Proverb Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose . ~ Latin Proverbs People blame themselves for the purpose of being praised.  ~ Traditional Proverb Battle doesn't need a purpose; the battle is its own purpose . ~ Traditional Proverb If Heaven made him — earth can find some use for him. ~ Chinese Proverbs Begin each day as if it were on purpose . ~ Saying Quotations about Purpose The purpose of life is not to be happy--but to matter. ~ Leo Rosten Having purpose and vision during retirement is one of the most important determinants of mental, social, spiritual, and physical well-being in later life. ~ Harold G. Koenig I would rather work with five people who really believe in what they are doing rather than five hundred who can't see the point. ~ Patrick Dixon What we must try to be, o...

Sayings about Happiness True happiness lies in giving it to others. ~ Indian Proverb True happiness consists in making others happy. ~ Hindu Proverb Where there is laughter happiness likes to be. ~ Japanese Proverb If it does not kill you, it will bring you happiness . ~ Native American Proverb Where there is love, there is happiness . ~ Polish Proverb Happiness has its roots — sorrow has its womb. ~ Chinese Proverb There is no happiness ; there are only moments of happiness. ~ Spanish Proverb Real happiness consists in making others happy. ~ Hindu Proverb One moment of intense happiness prolongs life by a thousand years. ~ Japanese Proverb Happiness itself does not stay — only moments of happiness do. ~ Spanish Proverb Who cleans up the dirt washes away happiness. ~ Mongolian Proverb Happiness you pay for is to be found everywhere. ~ Gypsy Proverb For some of us happiness comes while we sleep. ~ French Proverb Happiness that lasts too long spoi...

Sayings about Sadness & Unhappiness One moment’s error becomes a lifetime of sadness .~ Chinese Proverb Unhappiness can be a bridge to happiness. ~ Japanese Proverb One man’s happiness is another man’s sadness. ~ Brazilian Proverbs A sad bride makes a glad wife.~ Dutch Proverb Marriage without lovemaking means sad consequences and sorrow. ~ Maltese Proverb A satisfied man is happy even if he is poor; a dissatisfied man is sad even if he is rich. ~ Chinese Proverb It’s a sad house where the hen crows louder than the cock.~ Scottish Proverb A smiling face dispels unhappiness . ~ Nigerian Proverb It’s better to lie a little than to be unhappy . ~ Japanese Proverb Only he who understands is really sad . ~ Arabian Proverb It is a sad situation for a son-in-law when his mother-in-law praises him.~ Chinese Proverb If the heart is sad , tears will flow.~ Ethiopian Proverb Sadness is a valuable treasure — only discovered in people you love.~ Malagasy Prov...

Sayings about Being Happy! Being happy is better than being king. ~ Nigerien Proverb If you would be happy for a week, take a wife; if you would be happy for a month, kill a pig; but if you would be happy all your life, plant a garden. ~ Chinese Proverb The rabbi drinks the wine and asks the others to be happy . ~ Yiddish Proverb Be happy while you're living, for you're a long time dead. ~ Scottish Proverb He who would be happy should stay at home. ~ Greek Proverb Get married and you will be happy for a week; slaughter a pig and you will be happy for a month; become a priest and you will be happy for the rest of your life. ~ Polish Proverb You can never be happy at the expense of the happiness of others. ~ Chinese Proverb Being happy in one's home is better than being a chief. ~ Nigerian Proverb Men fated to be happy need not haste. ~ Chinese Proverb If you want to be happy for a year, plant a garden; if you want to be happy for life, plant a tr...