What is a proverb? (Part 2)
A proverb is a short saying or sentence that is generally known by many
people.
The saying usually contains words of wisdom, truth or morals
that are based on
common sense or practical experience. It is often a
description of a basic rule
of conduct that all people generally follow
or should follow.
Proverbs can be found in all languages.
~~Examples
of proverbs~~
When
in Rome do as the Romans do
When one is
in a new place, country or situation he must adapt himself to
the new manners
and customs.
When
the cat is away the mice will play
When law
enforcers are not present, certain public members will take the
opportunity to
break the law.
Absence
makes the heart grow fonder
One usually
desires another more when he or she is far away.
There's
no smoke without fire
Rumors do
not spread unless there is some element of truth in them.
Time
and tide wait for no one
Time is
precious, once it is past no one can go back and claim it thus everyone
should
be mindful of how his time is spent.
To
err is human, to forgive divine
It is
only normal for man to make mistakes and do wrong, but for one to forgive
another for his wrong is indeed great and gracious act.
What's
done can't be undone
In
life there are some things once done or decisions once made cannot be changed;
malicious words once uttered or harmful actions once done cannot be taken back.
Two
heads are better than one
It is always
better to get the view of another than to rely entirely on one's own judgment.
Jack
of all trades and master of none
Is a person
who can do almost anything, but he rarely excels in any of them.
Let
bygones by bygones
One should
consider forgiving one's and forget all the bad deeds done by others.
Let
not the pot call the kettle black
A
person who has a fault should not point out the same fault in another;
do not
criticize another person as you may have the same weakness.
Let
sleeping dogs lie
One should
preferably avoid discussing issues that are likely to create trouble.
No
news is good news
When there
is no news, it is likely that everything is all right.
