Proverbs & Sayings

Serbian Proverbs & Sayings

Crow on Aerial – Photo by PH Morton

A crow doesn’t pick out another crow’s eyes.
– Serbian Proverb
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A sparrow in the hand is better than a pigeon on the branch.
– Serbian Sayings
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Be humble, for you are made of dung. Be noble, for you are made of stars.
~Serbian Saying
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Dela govore, a ne reči.
(Actions speak, not words.)
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First leap, and then say “hop”!
– Serbian Proverbs
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Iron is worked when it’s still hot.
– Serbian Sayings
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Iver ne pada daleko od klade.
(apple does not fall far from the tree.)
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Nova metla dobro mete.
(New brooms sweep clean.)
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Trust yourself and your horse!
– Serbian Sayings
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Three times measure, one time cut.
– Serbian Proverbs
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What you can do today do not leave off for tomorrow
– Serbian Proverb

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Who digs a trap for others ends up in it himself.
– Serbian Proverb