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Famous quotes

We are all familiar with quotes from famous personalities in our own languages and cultures - but how many do we know from elsewhere in different languages? Here is a chance to discover the wisdom, truths (or half-truths!), creativity, humour and sometimes downright cynicism from a range of cultures and languages as well as their origins. Do you have a favourite? We would be delighted if you would also contribute some of your own!

Famous quotes

We are all familiar with quotes from famous personalities in our own languages and cultures - but how many do we know from elsewhere in different languages? Here is a chance to discover the wisdom, truths (or half-truths!), creativity, humour and sometimes downright cynicism from a range of cultures and languages as well as their origins. Do you have a favourite? We would be delighted if you would also contribute some of your own!
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Eteenpäin sanoi mummo lumessa. Forward, said granny, in the snow.

By Unknown
The source is unknown, but it´s a commonly used Finish proverb meaning "keep going through difficulties with determination".


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Kaiken viisauden alku on tosiasiain tunnustaminen. The beginning of all wisdom is acknowledgement of facts.

By Juho Kusti Paasikivi, former president of Finland