African proverb of the day: “The food that is in the mouth is not yet in the belly” and the illusion of possession, a lesson in uncertainty

The food that is in the mouth is not yet in the belly Africa has a rich collection of old sayings belonging to different countries and their stories present a slice of their culture. Among many well-known food proverbs, this stands out as it warns us against premature celebration using the simplest metaphor. The food […]

Icelandic proverb of the day: “No one becomes an unbeaten bishop”, a lesson on how power comes with adversity, betrayal and competition | World News

Proverb of the day: ‘No one becomes a bishop unbeaten’ Proverb of the day: There is no easy way to success, and it only comes through heat and sweat. We are familiar with this saying, which does not need much explanation, as similar proverbs exist in all countries, languages, and cultures. But the Icelandic one […]

Italian proverb of the day: ‘The wolf loses its fur but not its vice’. A reminder that true character is much harder to change than appearances

The wolf may shed its fur, but never its nature: The timeless wisdom behind Italy’s most enduring proverb A politician promises to change after a scandal. A friend swears they have given up a harmful habit, only to fall back into it weeks later. A company rebrands itself after a public controversy, yet its culture […]