Parenting proverbs

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Here is a collection of ancient wisdom for parents.

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Parenting Quotes Proverbs For Parenting

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“A child is a certain worry and uncertain joy.”

Swedish Proverb

“Virtue and a trade are the best portion for children.” English Proverb

“Send a boy where he wants to go and you will see his best pace.”

African-Hausa Proverb

“That which is taken in with the mother's milk only goes out with the soul.”

Russian Proverb

“Get the clay while it is still wet.”African Proverb

“Give a pig when it grunts and a child when it cries and you will have a fine pig and a bad child.”

Danish Proverb

“Where hearts are true, few words will do.”

English Proverb

“When a baby grows, the crying changes.”

African Proverb

“The heart of a little child is like the heart of the Buddha.”

Chinese Proverb

“Other people's harvests are always the best harvests but one's children are always the best children.” Chinese Proverb

“A baby hires and enslaves you.” Maltese Proverb

“When you show the moon to a child, it sees only your finger.”

African Proverb

“Send away your child and your foot rests but your heart does not rest.”

Jamaican Proverb

“It is the mother who can cure her child's tears.”

African Proverb

“Tell me who your father is and I will tell you who you are.” Philippine Proverb

“A dear ship stays long in the harbor.”

Scottish Proverb

“If you wish to know the road ahead, inquire of those who have travelled it.” Chinese Proverb

“A good bird begins chirping while in the egg.”

Greek Proverb

“The adult looks to deeds, the child to love.”

Indian Proverb

“A fair flower springs out of a dunghill.”

American Proverb

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