Shopping BasketProverb of the Day
Is mairg a bhaineann sólás as dólás duine eile.
Woe to him who gets pleasure from another's trouble.
Explanation:
It's a cold happiness indeed. The meaning of the German word "Schadenfreude" is neatly expressed here.
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Irish ProverbsOther Irish Proverbs
Woe to him who is too strong,
for sorrow will soon be coming.
Alas! Tadhg in the monastery when there's work at home for him.
Misfortune recognises its own person.
Everyone understands his own mute.
Every cock crows boldly in his own farmyard.