Proverb represent
the general wisdom of mankind. They are
handed down from generation to generation. They deal with basic truths which
every body can understand.
Examples of Proverbs
- Union is strength.
- A rolling stone gathers no moss.
- A stitch in time saves nine.
- Honesty is the best policy.
- Where there is a will. There is a way.
- Necessity is the other of invention.
- Money is the root of all evil.
- The tree is known by its fruit.
- East or west, home is the best.
- Slow and steady wins the race.
- Water water every where not a drops to drink
- Pen is mightier than sword.
- Rome was not built in a day.
- Duty is beauty. The dutiful are beautiful.
- A bad workman quarrels with his tools.
- Think before you leap.
- Prevention is better than cure.
- Knowledge is power.
- Man proposes, God disposes.
- Health is wealth.
- In the country of the blind the one eyed man is the king.
- Giving is better than borrowing.
- As you saw, so you reap
- Rain does not stay in the sky
25. Patience is a virtue for the weak and the strong.
