REMEMBER SOME PROVERBS

 

REMEMBER SOME PROVERBS

            Proverbs are stated to be (i) the wisdom of many and the wit of one. (ii) The literature of reason, or the statements of absolute truth. (iii) The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation. (iv). Short sentences drawn from long experiences. (v). The condensed wisdom of long experience. (vi). The abridgement of wisdom. (Vii). The meaning and power of a thousand words into one short and simple sentence. (viii).Usually but half truth. (ix). Attractive due to sense, brevity, and point. (x). Simple words, short maxims, homely truths, cream of a nation’s thought.

            Here are some examples:

1.     A man is known by the company he keeps.

2.     All is well that ends well,

3.     A blind man is no judge of colours.

4.     Two of a trade seldom agree.

5.     Better lose a jest than lose a friend.

6.     A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.

7.     It’s no use crying over spilt milk.

8.     Ever cock fights best on his own dunghill.

9.     Self-praise is no commendation.

10.                         It takes two to make a quarrel.

11.                         Better alone than in bad company.

12.                         Idleness is the root of all evil.

13.                         Empty vessels make much noise.

14.                         There is no rose without a thorn.

15.                         A lie has no legs to stand upon.

16.                         A drowning man catches at a straw.

17.                         Truth fears no examination.

18.                         Birds of a feather flock together.

19.                         Love begets love.

20.                         Money makes the mare go.

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G. R. Kanwal

3  October 2026