WS:Dwarfs Culture
Dwarven Culture
Dwarven Sayings
"Constant rain wears away stone.": A dwarven expression indicating the value of persistence.
"Gold in the ground is yet rock.": A dwarven proverb used in the same manner as "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush".
"His beard is longer than his years.": A dwarven phrase used to indicate that a person is wiser than their age would indicate.
"Never injure your pride by substituting your axe for a smith's hammer.": A dwarven proverb meaning "the right tool for the right job."
"People die for wealth and birds die for food.": An Dwarven proverb that speaks to what is truly of value.
"The Gods look after fools, children, and drunkards... humans usually count for two out of three.": A Dwarven saying that expresses their general opinion of the human race.