Samenleving, Wet en Politiek - Douane en sociale conformiteit

used for implying that it is more beneficial to let go of outdated or harmful practices and customs in favor of positive change and improvement

Een slechte gewoonte is als een goede taart, beter gebroken dan bewaard

used to warn that blindly following customs and traditions can be detrimental to progress and wisdom, and encourages individuals to question and examine established practices

gewoonte is de plaag van wijze mannen en het idool van dwazen

used to emphasize that people in different countries have different customs and ways of behaving, and that it's important to recognize and respect these differences

used to suggest that people who lack knowledge or understanding often rely on established habits and traditions as a default guide for decision making

gewoonte is de gids van de onwetenden

used to convey the idea that traditions can be beneficial as a guiding principle but can also become an obstacle to progress or adaptation if they are too rigidly followed

traditie is een gids en geen cipier

used to imply that it is unwise and futile to act contrary to what is generally accepted or practiced, emphasizing the challenge of going against prevailing norms or opinions

used to imply that in some groups or societies, people who are different may be criticized or punished, and there is pressure to conform to established norms

de spijker die uitsteekt, wordt neergeslagen