Japanese Proverbs to Make Peace

Choosing to respond to harm or ill-treatment with kindness and favors instead of seeking revenge.

A person who intervenes to settle a conflict or dispute is a precious and helpful presence.

Adversity or conflict leads to a more stable and stronger foundation than before.

A person who intervenes in a quarrel is as helpful and welcome as a guardian deity appearing at just the right time.

People in the same difficult situation should help one another.

Enemies or rivals being in the same place or cooperating for a shared goal.

To speak frankly and reveal one's true intentions without hiding anything.

A child’s presence serves as the bond that keeps a husband and wife together.

Yielding a trivial argument or short-term loss can lead to a long-term victory or benefit.

Sometimes a lie is a necessary means to achieve a good result or avoid harm.