Proverbs explained: meaning and real origin

Whether something is beautiful depends on the person looking at it. There is no single standard everyone shares.

Family ties are stronger than any other bond, so relatives should stand by each other first.

Being too nosy can get you into trouble. It is usually said as a light warning to someone asking too many questions.

When you get rid of what is bad, be careful not to lose what is good along with it.

Said, usually as a joke, when two people have the same idea at the same time. It flatters both of them.

Someone who can do many things but none of them really well. Today it is often turned around to praise people with broad skills.

A rough, practical guide based on experience rather than exact measurement or theory.