The Wisdom of Millets

From proverbs across the globe

By Google Arts & Culture

Angami Basket: Basket makers of Khonoma (2018-03)Dastkari Haat Samiti

"Even a single stalk of millet can revive a dying man" - Naga proverb 

Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu (circa 1740) by Matthäus SeutterKalakriti Archives

"For the one who does not cultivate millets, money, luxury, and rice will be elusive." - Tamil proverb

Chinese pansietero (1847) by José H. LozanoOriginal Source: Biblioteca Nacional de España

"The wise man understands the importance of millet." -Chinese proverb

By John DominisLIFE Photo Collection

 "Millets have many friends."  - Ethiopian proverb

Leaf from an Illustrated Herbal (probably 17th century) by UnknownLos Angeles County Museum of Art

"Plant millets, harvest blessings." - Turkish proverb

Swamp millet Swamp milletDMZ Botanic Garden

"The millet grain is small, but its seedlings grow tall."  - Japanese proverb

By John DominisLIFE Photo Collection

"Without millets, there is no feast."  - Russian proverb

Willie Chambers by DriandoIndonesia Gastronomy Network

"Even a grain of millet has its place." - Indonesian proverb

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