The Real Things in Life

Welcome to our collection, featuring selected wise thoughts—quotes, proverbs, and parables, many of which cannot be found anywhere else. These inspiring texts, from ancient times to the present, offer everyone the chance to find something from the Real Things in Life.

Quotes of the day

He that has a white horse and a fair wife need never want for trouble. (Gypsy Proverb)
He is still alive because he cannot afford a funeral. View proverb
Persian Proverb
If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants. View quote
Isaac Newton
A rolling stone is not covered with moss. View proverb
English Proverb

Featured parables

Butter and sugar Butter and sugar

The wife of one poor man cooked butter, and he sold it to one of the groceries. She cooked circle-shaped butter, ...

Attitude towards work Attitude towards work

A man was walking down the road when he suddenly saw three workers carrying bricks. He asked the first one: - ...

The door accidentally closed The door accidentally closed

A lady worked at a meat distribution factory. One day, when she finished with her work schedule, she went into the ...

A question of perspective A question of perspective

The man doesn't know that there is a snake underneath. The woman doesn't know that there is a stone crushing the ...

Flowers Flowers

Once upon a time, there were two sisters - the elder one was jealous and hated her younger stepsister because it ...

The dirty laundry The dirty laundry

A young couple moved into a new house. The next morning while they were eating breakfast, the young woman saw her ...