23 Celtic proverbs on life, friendship and love

Celtic civilization understood life in a very particular way.

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

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

Celtic proverbs to discover this civilization

Through the following 23 phrases, we will get to know these people 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 should pursue our desires.

2. "May the roof never fall on you and may the friends gathered beneath you 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 and one that brims with poetry.

3. "May you live more than a hundred years with an extra year to repent. May the Lord keep you in his hand, and not clench his fist too tightly."

His faith in God is reflected in this thought.

4. "A kind answer 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 pity."

What matters are deeds, not words.

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

When we are in a hurry, enlisting support will always make the problem smaller.

More unforgettable Celtic phrases

7. "Marry an islander and you've 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 answering an insult.

9. "Beware of him who is too inclined to do favors and offer his friendship, for he will one day demand his return."

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

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

If you don't want to get into trouble, flee 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, may trouble leave you, may angels protect you and heaven welcome you and may the fortune of the Celtic Hills embrace you."

Another positivity-laden thought to gift to your loved ones.

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

Infidelity is an act of disloyalty against yourself. If you do not love your partner, it is better to leave him/her than to constantly cheat on him/her.

14. "Remember that you live in your neighbor's shadow."

We are no different from our fellow men.

15. "A constant guest is never welcome."

A maxim on the abuse of trust.

16. "He who tells you the faults of others, will tell others your faults."

Don't put too much trust in the one who only speaks ill of other people....

17. "He who holds his tongue, keeps his friends."

Another reflection that praises prudence and poise.

18. "A shared joy is doubled, while a shared affliction 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 again remind us of the virtue of calm.

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

A maxim to ponder 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. "The eye of a friend is a good mirror."

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

That's all for today, best regards and see you next time!