“Love laughs at locksmiths” – Spanish Proverb. So, much as we may love spending time alone, it’s never wise to isolate ourselves entirely. But, if you remove those friends and become truly alone, solitude can quickly lose its beauty and become loneliness. For many people, being alone is an enjoyable experience that is made all the better for having friends or a partner to later share it with. This quote perfectly describes the difference between solitude and loneliness. Gustavo Adolfo Becquer was a romantic poet of the 19th century, but his words hold as much truth today as they did then. “Solitude Is Very Beautiful… When You Have Someone Whom to Tell It To.” – Gustavo Adolfo Becquer. Imagine Spanish parents saying it to their teenagers to keep them from hanging out with the wrong crowd. Although you could say this as a positive, it is more often used as a warning. This is a prettily phrased reminder that the people you spend all your time with will have a massive influence on the choices you make. “Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell you who you are.” – Spanish Proverb. It’s a reminder from a 19th-century philosopher to look beyond first impressions and take the time to get to know someone properly. For example, you might initially be attracted to someone because of their looks, but once you get to know them, it might be their kindness or sense of humor that has you falling in love with them. While this phrase may sound like it’s referring to two different people, it’s actually talking about different qualities found in one person. “The beauty that attracts rarely matches the beauty that makes you fall in love” – Jose Ortega y Gasset. Quotes About Love and Friendship Photo by Steal My Art on Unsplash It stems from the idea that grandmothers love to sing their grandchildren’s praises so much that the only reason someone would have to do it for themselves is that they have no loving grandmother to do it for them. You’ve been caught boasting or talking too much about your achievements. If the Spanish are asking you this, then it means you are a braggart. You guessed it this is no mere inquiry after your family tree. “Do you have no grandmother?” – Spanish Proverb. So if someone says this to you in Spain, don’t start looking for an umbrella instead, take a look at your own behavior! For example, when someone is pointing out faults in others that they themselves are guilty of. This phrase is commonly used to point out when someone is being a hypocrite. However, their true meaning might be a little more pointed. The first time you hear this one, you might think someone’s just making an innocuous comment about the weather. “ How nice it is to see the rain and not get wet.” – Spanish Proverb. We’re not sure we would be quite so wise if faced with the constant scrutiny that comes with such epic fame!
Her words remind us of the importance of knowing ourselves and holding onto that knowledge despite other people’s opinions. Someone else who doesn’t seem to care what people think of them, is internationally renowned Spanish actor Penelope Cruz. “You cannot live your life looking at yourself from someone else’s point of view.” – Penelope Cruz.
And we could all do with caring a little less about what other people think of us! So it is used by people who do not care what others think or say of them so long as they are getting something out of the deal. Its meaning is something like: so long as you’re giving me what I want (the bread), you can call me any names you like. This one might not seem wise at first glance why would anyone want to be called a fool? But it contains more self-awareness than you might think. “ Give me bread and call me a fool.” – Spanish Proverb. While this quote about truth always triumphing over lies embodies this idealism perfectly, we have included it here because wouldn’t it be lovely it would be if that were true? For example, the word ‘quixotic,’ meaning to be overly idealistic and impractical, comes from the excessively romantic hero of this novel. The famous work has had such a wide impact that many of its quotes and their meanings have become part of everyday Spanish language and have found their way into the English dictionary too. What better way to start than by quoting Don Quixote, the novel widely considered the best Spanish literary work of all time. “The truth may be stretched thin, but it never breaks, and it always surfaces above lies, as oil floats on water.” – Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote. Quotes About Truth And Self Knowledge Photo by Michael Carruth on Unsplash
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