The proverb “Bread is the head of everything” is known to all. These words reflect well how the Russian people relate to this flour product. After all, for us there is no more important product than bread. Both poor and rich people buy it at their table, regardless of their culinary preferences.
So let’s talk about what other wise sayings are about bread? Proverbs or sayings - anyway. The main thing, let's try to understand what kind of message they want to convey to us and our children.
Proverbs about bread as a vivid example of what folk wisdom can be
It is hard to say exactly when the proverbs about bread appeared. Probably, this happened at the moment when the Russian man first baked such a wonderful product. Perhaps it was at that moment that the great words “Bread is a gift of God, our eternal breadwinner” appeared.
From that day the people began to compose more and more new statements about bread. Proverbs like the wind spread throughout the district, carrying the wisdom of time. And here are a few examples from those distant times when people were just starting to master the baker’s skills:
- Bread is our father, and water is our mother.
- The loaf is good everywhere: what is with us, what is in the distance, what is beyond the sea.
- You can’t feed yourself without meat and meat.
- After salty it is drunk well, and after bread it is drunk.
- You can eat bread grown with your own hands at least all night.
- Beautiful snow, but useless, black earth, and grain grows.
- In whose house you eat the bun, that and honor should be followed.
- If there was bread in the house, everything else would work out.
Lines filled with deep respect
So, what is hidden in many wise sayings about bread? Proverbs largely reflect how exactly the Russian people treated various kinds of pastries. For him, these were symbols of satiety and affluence. And therefore, many sayings were made in order to convey the respect and gratitude that the people had for bread products.
Moreover, the Slavs wanted to convey this wisdom to their descendants, so that they would not forget all those kind words that were made about bread. Proverbs proving this statement can be found at all times, and here's the proof:
- Water will wash everything away, but the kalach will feed everyone.
- The saints are on the wall, and the kalach is on the table.
- Although in the old days, at least in new ones, everyone needs bread.
- Overseas grapes are not as expensive as country bread - you will bite a little and fill your mouth full.
- Without bread, you can put your teeth on the shelf.
- His legs are short, but if he suddenly leaves, you are unlikely to catch up with him.
- Even the most evil dog, and that one spreads in front of the bun.
Bread is the merit of those who love work
The love of work is another important message that many proverbs and sayings about bread carry. Indeed, in order for food to appear on the table, it is necessary to make considerable efforts. Consequently, many popular sayings are aimed at instilling in other people a love of work and agriculture:
- It's not scary that sweat runs down your back, the main thing - then there will be bread on the table.
- Anyone who does not work in the field from morning till night is at his house and there is no kalach.
- You need to reap a lot, but you will not find anyone who wants to.
- Without the plow and harrow, even the king of bread will not find.
- Those who tirelessly work in the field, he and the Kalach in the house bakes.