Proverbs
Proverbs
A proverb is a simple and concrete statement popularly known and repeated, that expresses a truth based on common sense or experience...
man pity proverbs
Pity the man who has a stranger's spancel on him.
chasm leap work
It doesn't work to leap a twenty-foot chasm in two ten-foot jumps.
curse proverbs walk
It is better to walk than curse the road. - Wolof proverb, Senegal
camel ditch easier fool jump listen proverbs
It is easier to make a camel jump a ditch than to make a fool listen to reason.
friend gained lost none proverbs
Many a friend was lost through a joke, but none was ever gained so.
busiest procrastination proverbs
Manana is often the busiest day of the week.
evil others proverbs speaks whoever
Whoever speaks evil to you of others will speak evil of you to others.
cow cream fond proverbs whoever
Whoever is fond of cream should take the cow around with him.
field plow proverbs turning
You'll never plow a field by turning it over in your mind.
confidence happiness respect
Who ever does not respect confidence will never find happiness in their path.
bridge cross
We'll cross that bridge when we come to it
forest men opportunity proverbs
Some men go through a forest and see no firewood.
dig rainy roof thirst
Thatch your roof before rainy weather; dig your well before you become parched with thirst
inside marriage outside wish
Marriage is like a besieged castle; those who are on the outside wish to get in; and those who are on the inside wish to get out.