🗣️ Proverbs of Philippines

Asia · 1 traditional sayings

Philippines contributes 1 proverb to this collection. A country’s sayings reveal what its people prize most. See the full profile of Philippines for its geography, languages and history.

Ang hindi maraho magmahal sa sariling wika, ay mas bahagpa sa hayop at malansang isda

ang hindi maraho magmahal sa sariling wika

“One who does not love his own language is worse than an animal and a putrid fish”

To neglect your mother tongue is to neglect your own identity — a line from José Rizal, national hero of the Philippines.

Tagalog · Philippines

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