In every country the sun riseth in the morning.

Meaning: Universal natural laws operate identically everywhere, making local customs and beliefs less exceptional than people assume.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

More proverbs about Perseverance

• You must go into the country to hear what news at London. — Traveling away from centers of power reveals truths that official channels deliberately c…
• A friend at court is better than a penny in the purse. — Social connections with influential people create more opportunities than monetary saving…
• Courtesy on one side never lasts long. — Politeness requires mutual effort; when only one person maintains kindness, the relations…
• A crow is never the whiter for washing herself often. — External efforts cannot change one's fundamental nature or inherent qualities.
• It never goes well when the hen crows. — When women assume traditionally male roles or authority, social disorder follows.
• Cruelty is a tyrant always attended by fear. — Fear haunts the cruel because their victims will seek retribution when opportunity allows.

← Back to Proverbs

Loading the full interactive collection…