PROVERBS

What are proverbs?

Proverbs and sayings are short statements of wisdom or advice
that are transmitted from generation to generation
and have passed into general use.

1. A poor workman blames his tools.

Meaning: A person who blames other’s for his failures.
2. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Meaning: Be grateful for whatever you have.
3. Action speaks louder than words:
Meaning: One should implement his actions, rather than keep talking
about them.
4. A Jack of all trades is a master of none.
Meaning One should excel in one skill rather than dabbling in too
many.
5. A Penny saved is a Penny earned.
Meaning: One must understand the importance of saving money.
6. A merry heart makes a long life.
Meaning: Being happy brings good health.
7. A stitch in time saves nine.
Meaning: One should avoid procrastinating (postpone or delay
needlessly)
8. A little learning is a dangerous thing.
Meaning: One should have full knowledge, rather than spreading
incomplete information.
9. A person is known by the company he keeps.
Meaning: One is judged according to the friends he has.
10. As you sow, so shall you reap.
Meaning: As you do to others, the same comes back to you.
11. All that glitters is not gold.
Meaning: One should not be led by appearance.
12. Old is gold.
Meaning: The past has important lessons in our present.
13. An empty purse frightens away friends.
Meaning: When one's financial situation deteriorates, friends tend to disappear.
14. An idle brain is the devil's workshop.
Meaning: When you work you avoid temptation.
15. Any time means no time.
Meaning: If the date of an event remains vague, it will never happen.
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