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Tagalog - Philippines - Tagalog

A goat tied near grain learns temptation (Tagalog seed expression 12)

A goat tied near grain learns temptation

Meaning

People placed near temptation need discipline.

Literal translation

goat near grain learns temptation

Usage example

Set controls because a goat tied near grain learns temptation.

Set controls because a goat tied near grain learns temptation.

Cultural context

Additive seed entry for Tagalog / Tagalog. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.

Related idioms

Tagalog - Philippines Kung may tiyaga, may nilaga. German - Germany Morgenstund hat Gold im Mund. Dutch - Netherlands De morgenstond heeft goud in de mond. Norwegian - Norway Morgenstund har gull i munn.