هر که باد بکارد، طوفان درو می‌کند

He who sows the wind will reap the storm

If someone causes trouble or acts recklessly, they will eventually suffer serious consequences. This proverb warns against destructive behavior.

مار گزیده از ریسمان سیاه می‌ترسد

He who has been bitten by a snake is afraid of a black rope

People who have experienced trauma or hardship often become overly cautious or fearful, even in harmless situations.

زحمت است که آدم را به عزت می‌رساند

Hard work brings a person to honor

Be original and confident. Create your own path instead of living under the influence or success of others.

تلاش کن تا ستاره شوی، نه سایه‌ای زیر نور دیگران

Strive to be a star, not a shadow under someone else's light

Dignity and success are achieved through continuous effort. The more you strive, the more respect you gain in life.

고생 끝에 낙이 온다

After hardship comes happiness

Enduring hard times eventually brings joy and success. Similar to "Every cloud has a silver lining."

세 살 버릇 여든까지 간다

Habits formed at age three last until eighty.

Early habits and behaviors are hard to change and often last a lifetime. A reminder to instill good values early on.

등잔 밑이 어둡다

It's darkest under the lamp

We often overlook things that are right in front of us. A reminder to pay attention to what's nearby or obvious.

고래 싸움에 새우 등 터진다

When whales fight, the shrimp's back is broken

When powerful people fight, it's the weak who suffer. Often used in political or social contexts.

七転び八起き

Fall seven times, stand up eight

Never give up, no matter how many times you fail. Resilience is the key to success.

猿も木から落ちる

Even monkeys fall from trees.

Even experts make mistakes. No one is perfect, so don't fear failure.

石の上にも三年

Sit on a stone for three years

Patience and persistence will eventually pay off. Enduring hardship leads to mastery or reward.

出る釘は打たれる

The nail that sticks out gets hammered down

In group-oriented cultures, standing out can attract criticism. It's about the tension between individuality and conformity.

نابرده رنج، گنج میسر نمی‌شود

No pain, no gain

You must work hard and endure hardship to achieve valuable rewards. Nothing comes easy.

با یک تیر دو نشان زدن

To hit two targets with one arrow

To achieve two goals with a single action. "Equivalent to “killing two birds with one stone."

دیگ به دیگ می‌گوید رویت سیاه

The pot calls the kettle black

Don't accuse others of faults you have yourself. Hypocrisy is ironic and unfair.

هر که بامش بیش، برفش بیشتر

The one with a larger roof gets more snow

With more wealth or status comes more responsibility and problems.