23 Celtic Proverbs About Life, Friendship and Love

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

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

Celtic proverbs to discover this civilization

Through the following 23 sentences, we will get to know these people and their way of thinking. Are you ready to experience time travel?

1. “Your feet will take you where your heart is.”

A great phrase that warns us that we must pursue our desires.

2. “May the roof never fall on you and may the friends gathered under it never leave. May you always have warm words on a cold evening, a full moon on a dark night and may the path always open to your door.”

A very interesting Celtic proverb that overflows 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 do not tighten his grip too much.”

His faith in God is reflected in this thought.

4. “A kind response 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 compassion.”

What matters are the actions, and not the words.

6. “Share the load and it will be lighter.”

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

More unforgettable Celtic phrases

7. “Marry an islander and you will have married the entire island.”

A beautiful phrase that can be interpreted in different ways.

8. “Against words full of anger, nothing is better than a closed mouth.”

There is no benefit in responding to an insult.

9. “Beware of those who are too inclined to do favors and offer their friendship, for one day they will demand their retribution.”

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

10. “Go to bed with dogs and you will wake up with fleas.”

If you don’t want to have problems, flee from bad company

11. “May the saddest day of your future be no worse than the happiest day of your past.”

A dedication full of optimism and happiness.

12. “May your neighbors respect you, problems leave you, angels protect you and heaven welcome you and may the fortune of the Celtic Hills embrace you.”

Another thought full of positivity to give 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 don’t love your partner, it is better to leave them than to constantly cheat on them.

14. “Remember that you live in your neighbor’s shadow.”

We are no different from our peers.

15. “A constant guest is never welcome.”

A maxim about breach of trust.

16. “He who tells you the defects of others will tell others your defects.”

Don’t trust too much someone who only speaks badly about other people…

17. “He who holds his tongue keeps his friends.”

Another reflection that praises prudence and knowing how to be.

18. “A shared joy is doubled, while a shared grief 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 once again remind us of the virtue of calm.

20. “Only the world does not tell lies.”

A maxim to reflect 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, greetings and until next time!