Health proverbs found in different languages and societies
Health-related proverbs circulating in different countries and societies give an idea of how ancient societies viewed human health.
The valuable insights about human health found in some of these proverbs can still touch our conscience.
Below are some valuable proverbs-
The rich have medicines the poor have health -German proverb
An imaginary ailment is worse than a disease –an Yiddish proverb
He who takes medicine and neglects to diet wastes the skill of his doctors -Chinese proverb
Fresh air impoverishes the doctor -a Danish proverb
Diseases starts from the kitchen –Unknown
He who has health has hope; and he who has hope has everything –an Arabic proverb
From the bitterness of disease man learns the sweetness of health –Catalan proverb
Joyfulness is half your health –a Czech proverb
He who has no health has nothing – a French proverb
The tiredness of the body is the health of the soul -Another famous French Proverb
We are usually the best men when in the worst health – an English Proverb
A good wife and health are a man’s best wealth -unknown
Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise –an famous English Proverb
Work is half of health -Swedish Proverb
Prevention is better than cure –English Proverb
Hygiene is two thirds of health —another famous English Proverb
The best doctor gives the least medicine – Unknown
