A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) is a simple and concrete saying, popularly known and repeated, that expresses a truth based on common sense or experience. They are often metaphorical. A proverb that describes a basic rule of conduct may also be known as a maxim. Proverbs fall into the category of formulaic language.(from Wikipedia)
POPULAR PROVERBS ON LIFE & WISDOM
“Two wrongs don’t make a right.”- proverb
“The pen is mightier than the sword.” – proverb
“When in Rome, do as the Romans.” – proverb
The squeaky wheel gets the grease.” – proverb
“When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” – proverb
“No man is an island.” – proverb
“Fortune favors the bold.” – proverb
“People who live in glass houses should not throw stones.”
– proverb
“Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.” – proverb
“Better late than never.” – proverb
“Birds of a feather flock together.” – proverb
“Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.”
– proverb
“A picture is worth a thousand words.” – proverb
“There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” – proverb
“There’s no place like home.” – proverb
“Discretion is the greater part of valor.” – proverb
“The early bird catches the worm.” – proverb
“Never look a gift horse in the mouth.” – proverb
“You can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.”
– proverb
“God helps those who help themselves.” – proverb
“You can’t always get what you want.” – proverb
“Cleanliness is next to godliness.” – proverb
“A watched pot never boils.” – proverb
“Beggars can’t be choosers.” – proverb
“Actions speak louder than words.” – proverb
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” – proverb
“Practice makes perfect.” – proverb
“Too many cooks spoil the broth.” – proverb
“Easy come, easy go.” – proverb
“Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.” – proverb
“All good things must come to an end.” – proverb
“If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.” – proverb
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” – proverb
“There’s no time like the present.” – proverb
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” – proverb
“Necessity is the mother of invention.” – proverb
“A penny saved is a penny earned.” – proverb
“Familiarity breeds contempt.” – proverb
“You can’t judge a book by its cover.” – proverb
“Good things come to those who wait.” – proverb
“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” – proverb
“Two heads are better than one.” – proverb
“The grass is always greener on the other side of the hill.”
– proverb
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
– proverb
“A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” – proverb
“Honesty is the best policy.” – proverb
“Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” – proverb
“You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.” – proverb
“Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” – proverb
“If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.”- proverb
