Live and let live

Meaning: Be tolerant of others' choices and lifestyles.

Origin: Dutch proverb (Leven en laten leven), adopted widely in the 17th century.

Translations

• French: Vivre et laisser vivre (literally: Live and let live)
• Spanish: Vivir y dejar vivir (literally: Live and let live)
• Japanese: 人は人、我は我 (Hito wa hito, ware wa ware) (literally: Others are others, I am I)

More proverbs about Morality

• The pot calling the kettle black — Criticizing someone for a flaw you yourself possess.
• Give credit where credit is due — Acknowledge others' contributions fairly.
• Practice what you preach — Live according to the principles you advocate.
• Cleanliness is next to godliness — Being clean is a virtue akin to being pious.
• Pride comes before a fall — Arrogance often precedes failure.
• The wheels of justice turn slowly — Justice takes time but eventually arrives.

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