Birds of a feather flock together

Meaning: People with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other.

Origin: English proverb from the 16th century.

Translations

• French: Qui se ressemble s'assemble (literally: Those who resemble each other gather together)
• Spanish: Dios los cría y ellos se juntan (literally: God raises them and they come together)
• Japanese: 類は友を呼ぶ (Rui wa tomo wo yobu) (literally: Like calls to like)

More proverbs about Human Nature

• You can't judge a book by its cover — Appearances can be deceiving.
• Too many cooks spoil the broth — Too many people involved can ruin a project.
• Curiosity killed the cat — Being too inquisitive can lead to trouble.
• The apple doesn't fall far from the tree — Children often resemble their parents.
• Laughter is the best medicine — Humor and joy can help overcome difficulties.
• A watched pot never boils — Time seems to pass slowly when you are waiting.

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