01 / 6 · proverb
In the end things will mend.
In plain English: A difficult situation may improve with time. The rhyme expresses hope that the current problem is not the final state of things.
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A little room to breathe
Slow down with ideas about patience, contentment and what deserves your attention.
02 / 6 · proverb
Why wait for the storm to pass when you can go and dance in the rain?
In plain English: Dancing in rain instead of waiting out a storm pictures finding enjoyment amid imperfect conditions. The saying asks whether life must be postponed until every difficulty ends.
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Who sings drives away care.
In plain English: Singing can offer a welcome diversion from worry. The saying celebrates that relief without establishing that a song removes every burden.
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There is no other happiness but peace.
In plain English: Peace is described as the only happiness. The saying gives freedom from turmoil an overriding value.
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Least said is soonest mended.
In plain English: Saying less can sometimes let a minor dispute settle sooner. Restraint may prevent extra remarks from turning an awkward moment into a larger quarrel.
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Of sufferance comes ease.
In plain English: Bearing a temporary difficulty can sometimes lead to relief. The saying values endurance while leaving open whether tolerating the situation is actually helpful.
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A question for your day
Which concern calls for action, and which can you let rest for now?
A saying offers one perspective, not a universal answer. Keep what is useful and question what does not fit.