World Proverbs
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A proverb is an ancient saying, of unknown authorship, that transmits the wisdom of a group of people. Before people knew how to read and write, they passed knowledge by word of mouth. The word proverb comes from Latin proverbium formed by the prefix pro- (for, before) and verbum (word). Here is a short list of proberbs.
;- The master only opens the door. You must enter by yourself. (Chinese)
- The older you get the golder you become. (United Kingdom - As you get older you become wiser - Thank you: Muhibul Haq)
- The rich man thinks of next year, the poor man of the present moment. (Japanese)
- The secret to living well and longer is: eat half, walk double, laugh triple, and love without measure. (Tibetan).
- The spoon is of most value in time for supper. (Russian Saying)
- The sun doesn't shine on the same dog's ass all the time (USA - Thank you: Mike)
- The sun will shine into our yard too. - (Russian)
- The wolf changes its fur, but not its vice. (Romanian - Thank you: Ileana Dascalu)
- Theoretical insights flourish best when the thinker is apparently wasting time. (Down time is good for clear thinking. Also don't jump on someone looks like doing nothing. - Thank you: Fred Tse )
- Those who live the longest, see the most. - (French)
- To teach is to learn (Latin - Thank you: Don Huntsman)
- Too many chiefs, not enough Indians (English - The ratio of bosses to workers is out of kilter - Thank you: Staralfur)
- Two plus two may be four, but 8 plus 8 is more. (American)
- Used your tongue count your teeth (Nigerian)
- We see faces, but we do not know about hearts. - (Spanish)
- Where you find fault with something, come and give a hand. (German)
- Wherever you go, do the things you see. - (Spanish)
- Wisdom is justified by her actions (South Africa - All God's deeds are best - Thank you: S.F DLAMINI)
- You don't need a mirror, to see the bangles you are waring. (India - Your fault will find you - Thank you: wjcoutinholtk)
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