Sociale Interactie - Dankbaarheid en waardering

used to say that people often think that other situations or circumstances are better than their own, even if they are not

het gras is altijd groener aan de andere kant van het hek

used to imply that people tend to idealize the past as a time of greater prosperity, happiness, and virtue, and overlook the flaws and challenges of that time

de gouden eeuw was nooit de huidige eeuw

used to suggest that a person's gifts and talents may be overlooked or undervalued by those who are familiar with them

een profeet is niet zonder eer, behalve in zijn eigen land

used to imply that it is better to have something rather than nothing, and that one should appreciate and make the most of what they have

beter een kleine vis dan een lege schaal

used to imply that having something, even if it is not as much as one would like or need, is better than having nothing at all

Een half brood is beter dan geen brood

used to emphasize that someone who has done a good job or performed well deserves to be rewarded or recognized appropriately

een goede hond verdient een goed bot

used to imply that people often do not recognize the true worth of something or someone until it is lost or no longer available

used to emphasize the importance of appreciating what one has, as something that seems insignificant to one person may be highly valued by someone who lacks it

een blinde man zou blij zijn om het te zien

used to suggest that people often fail to appreciate the value of good health until they become sick, emphasizing the importance of valuing and prioritizing one's health

used to imply that insincere or forced acts of kindness, done either against one's will or for self-serving purposes, are not deserving of appreciation or gratitude

een gedwongen vriendelijkheid verdient geen dank

used to suggest that people often appreciate the value of something only after it is gone or no longer available

zegeningen worden helderder als ze op de vlucht gaan

used to imply that some things are rare or happen only on special occasions, and so one should appreciate and make the most of these special moments while they last

used to imply that distance can make things appear more attractive or desirable, emphasizing the idea that one's perception of something can be influenced by one's separation from it

used to imply that people tend to forget the efforts or sacrifices that were made to provide for them once they have obtained or achieved something

gegeten brood wordt snel vergeten

used to suggest that experiencing challenges or difficulties can enhance one's appreciation of positive experiences

used to imply that experiencing setbacks or difficulties can help one appreciate the good things in life and recognize the true value of fortune

tegenslagen vertellen ons wat fortuin is

used to suggest that one should focus on being grateful for what they have rather than dwelling on what they lack

Denk niet zozeer aan wat je mist, maar aan wat je hebt

used for imply that people often fail to appreciate the value of something or someone until they are no longer available or accessible

used to imply that young people often lack the perspective and experience to fully appreciate their youth, and that they recognize its value only when it has passed

de jeugd wordt verspild aan de jongeren