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Persian illustration of a family under a mulberry tree, sharing tea and bread, symbolizing family, home, and social harmony

Shade of the Mulberry Tree: 100 Proverbs on Family, Home, and Social Harmony

November 23, 2025

Persian culture has long placed the home and family at the center of social life. Wisdom is transmitted not only through books or poetry but through practical sayings and maxims shared within households. These proverbs reflect centuries of experience in maintaining harmony, respect, and mutual care, emphasizing that a home is more than a physical structure, it is a school

Smoke from the Hearth: 100 German & Alpine Proverbs on Home, Warmth, and Domestic Wisdom

In the Germanic and Alpine world, the home has always been more than a building, it is a sanctuary against winter’s long darkness, a workshop of necessity, and the heart of family life. For centuries, the hearth was the center of survival: it warmed the house, dried clothes, cooked food,

Smoke from the Hearth: 100 German & Alpine Proverbs on Home, Warmth, and Domestic Wisdom

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