Proverbs on Communication

Language is the art of communication, through speech, music, and the written word. Proverbs not only tell of everyday life, but can give an insight on how the written and spoken word may be perceived by a culture,. I have included a selection here that not only is amusing and whimsical, but can be applied as truth to our lives today.

Gorau prinder, prinder giriau. The best economy, economy of words

Derfydd dannedd merch yn gynt na'I thafod A girls teeth will wear out sooner than her tongue

Canu cyn borefwyd, crio cyn super. To sing before breakfast is to weep before supper

A ddywedo leiaf, hwnnw yw'r callaf. Who speaks the least, he is the wisest

Na ad I'th dafod dorri'th uddf. Let not your tongue cut your throat

Haw dywedyd "mynydd" na myned drosto. It is easier to say "mountain" than to climb one

Bedd awen gwely priodas. The marriage bed is the grave of the muse

Dywed yn dda am dy gyfaill, am dy elyn na ddywed ddim, Speak well if your friend, of your enemy say nothing

Gan y gwirion ceir y gwir. One gets the truth from the simple

Gair I gall, ffon I'r anghall. A word to the wise, a stick to the unwise

A wyr leiag a ddwed fwyaf. He who knows least talks most

Aeth y newydd ar gyrn a phibau. The news spread on horns and pipes

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