ProverbWisdom
English origin
English originBy wisdom peace, by peace plenty.
Meaning: Wise decisions prevent conflict, allowing communities to prosper through stable conditions and shared resources.
Origin: Recorded in A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases, an undated collection published in London by Whittaker & Co. around 1880 and credited to Thomas Preston. Its earlier history hasn't been traced.
Explore another collection: Idioms
Colorful expressions from dozens of languages, with their word-for-word translations.
- Arriver comme les carabiniers To turn up far too late, when everything is already over.
- Le dernier carat The very last moment; the absolute limit.
- Un bouc émissaire A scapegoat — someone blamed for the failings of others.
Keep exploring