Who sings drives away care.

Meaning: Singing actively displaces worry by occupying the mind with melody rather than anxious thoughts.

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

Translations

Spanish: Quien canta, sus males espanta (literally: Who sings, drives away care)

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