23 Celtic Proverbs about life, friendship and love

Today I bring you a series of very reflective Celtic proverbs that talk about friendship, family and destiny among other interesting topics.

Thanks to these reflections we will be able to learn a little better about the philosophy of life of the ancient Celts, a civilization from the Iron Age that inhabited various regions of Europe.

Celtic proverbs to discover this civilization

Through the following 23 sentences, we will get to know these peoples and their way of thinking. Are you ready to experience a trip back in time?

1. "Your feet will take you where your heart is."

A great phrase that warns us that we must pursue our desires.

2. “May the roof above you never fall and the friends gathered under it never leave. May you always have warm words on a cold evening, a full moon on a dark night, and may the road always open at your door.

A very interesting Celtic proverb that is full of poetry.

3. “May you live over a hundred years with an extra year to regret. May the Lord keep you in his hand, and do not clench his fist too tightly."

His faith in God is reflected in this thought.

4. "A kind response mitigates anger."

To avoid falling into a spiral of violence, there is nothing like being kind.

5. "A little help is better than a world of compassion."

What matters are the facts, and not the words.

6. "Share the load and it will be lighter."

When we're in a hurry, rallying support will always make the problem smaller.

More unforgettable Celtic phrases

7. “Marry an islander and you will have married the whole island.”

A beautiful phrase that can be interpreted in different ways.

8. "Against words full of anger, nothing better than a closed mouth."

There is no benefit in responding to an insult.

9. "Beware of one who is too inclined to do favors and offer his friendship, since one day he will demand his retribution from you."

There are people who lend their help only as a bargaining chip.

10. "Lie down with dogs and you will wake up with fleas."

If you don't want to have problems, run away from bad company.

11. "May the saddest day of your future not be worse than the happiest day of your past."

A dedication full of optimism and happiness.

12. "May your neighbors respect you, problems leave you, angels protect you and heaven welcome you and the fortune of the Celtic Hills embrace you."

Another thought loaded with positivity to give to your loved ones.

13. "If you cheat on your partner, you cheat on yourself."

Infidelity it is an act of disloyalty against yourself. If you don't love your partner, it's better to let them than constantly cheat on them.

14. "Remember that you live in the shadow of your neighbor."

We are not different from our peers.

15. “A constant guest is never welcome.”

A maxim about breach of trust.

16. "Whoever tells you the defects of others, he will tell others your defects."

Do not trust too much in the one who only speaks ill of other people...

17. "Whoever curdles the tongue, keeps his friends."

Another reflection that praises prudence and knowing how to be.

18. "A joy shared is doubled, while a sorrow shared is halved."

Good feelings, if shared, are even better.

19. “Those who open their mouths the most are those who open their hearts the least.”

On this occasion, the Celts once again remind us of the virtue of calm.

20. "Only the world does not tell lies."

A maximum to reflect long and hard.

21. “Choose your company before you sit down.”

Be observant and don't let companies choose you.

22. "Better old debts than old grudges."

Another Celtic thought that you can apply to your daily life.

23. "A friend's eye is a good mirror."

If you have a good friend, you can see reality from a new perspective.

This is all for today, greetings and see you next time!