Adages, the oral transfer of knowledge between generations
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Here you will find a list of over seven hundred adages people use everyday to improve their lives. An adage is a short saying that transmits wisdom. Before people knew how to read and write, they passed knowledge by word of mouth. The word adage comes from Latin adagium (saying), formed by the prefix ad- (to, toward, about) and agium (from the verb agio, I say).
;- You may have one the battle, but not the war. (Thank you: Samuel Dew)
- You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get. (Thank you: Glenn)
- You might get by, but you won't get away. (Thank you: Mel Jackson)
- You must close your book before opening another. (Thank you: Alyssa Martin)
- You must eat and drink to survive. (Thank you: Bob)
- You must sow before you can reap.
- You must take care not to stroke the flames of bad reputation.
- You need a long spoon to sup with the devil. (If you gamble be prepared too get hurt - Thank you: Ernie)
- You never know what is enough unless you know what is more than enough. (Thank you: Quincy)
- You never miss the water 'til the well runs dry. (Thank you: Nelllie B)
- You only need two tools in life - wd-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the wd-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. (Thank you: Jimmy Kidd)
- You reap what you sow.
- You talk like a man with a paper hat. (Talk like fool)
- You talk the talk, but can you walk the walk? (Thank you: Norm Pulliam)
- You'd complain if they hung you with a new rope! (Thank you: Jodi)
- You've got to crawl before you walk and walk before you run. (Thank you: Jerry)
Total: 816
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