Inca proverbs and their meaning

The Inca (or Quechua) civilization, originally from Peru, left us beautiful reflections of life.

Hello everyone. Today we bring you a compilation of Inca Proverbs.. 

In this compilation we will try to highlight all the qualities and virtues of the Inca society as well as highlight those Inca proverbs that have had more impact over time, because it has been many years since the civilization did not exist. Unfortunately, the arrival of Columbus in America radically changed the way of life of the members of the Inca community.

That civilization was located in Peru, so we will find that most of the proverbs are written in Quechua language.

We hope you like them and draw valuable conclusions about how the Incas lived and thought.

Inca proverbs and their meaning

Without further ado, let's get to know a few proverbs and reflections that have transcended the centuries.

"The hatum ama sua, ama llula, ama quella".

The translation of this Inca maxim would be: "The important thing: don't steal, don't lie, don't be idle". A sort of basic moral guide.

"Al rincón quita calzón."

A phrase used to punish someone.

"Bueno es culantro pero no tanto."

When we take a situation to the extreme, even if it is in good faith, we can come off badly or hurt someone.

"Te crees la última chupada del Mango."

Used to designate that a person is conceited and arrogant.

"Quien mucho abarca, poco aprieta."

If you are not able to focus on a few things and do them well, it is perhaps because you are trying to cover too many tasks. Efficiency requires concentration and precision.

"What the ugly one has, the pretty one wants."

The meaning is obvious. Human beings always aspire to have that which we do not possess, and we do not give value to who we are or the virtues we actually have.

We hope you liked these Inca Proverbs and that you have a nice day.. They are very interesting proverbs and at the same time very enriching for life. Share them in your social networks if you found them inspiring.