Proverb
Proverb
A proverb is a simple and concrete statement popularly known and repeated, that expresses a truth based on common sense or experience...
men money proverbs sing
If you have money, men think you are wise, handsome, and able to sing like a bird.
eat iron teeth
If you had teeth of steel, you could eat iron coconuts
eyes light smoke
If you don't light fires, smoke won't get in your eyes
follow fool fools-and-foolishness
If you follow a fool, you're a fool yourself
digging stop
If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging
arm hand helping
If you ever need a helping hand you'll find one at the end of your arm
seek
If you have, give; if you lack, seek
dog somebody
If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around
ask lost reluctant
If you are reluctant to ask the way, you will be lost
deal doors high
If you deal in camels, make the doors high
dark
If you put out another's candle, you also will be in the dark
crocodile
If you're going to live by the river, make friends with the crocodile
dry refuse straight
If you refuse to be made straight when you are green, you will not be made straight when you are dry
believe
If you believe everything you read, better not read.