Proverbs
Proverbs
A proverb is a simple and concrete statement popularly known and repeated, that expresses a truth based on common sense or experience...
follow fools-and-foolishness knows proverbs shun teach wake
He who knows he who knows not, and knows not that he knows not, is a fool, shun him; He who knows not, and knows that he knows not, is a child, teach him. He who knows, and knows not that he knows, is asleep, wake him. He who knows, and knows that he knows, is wise, follow him.
attain depends greatest himself
He who depends on himself will attain the greatest happiness.
born cured fool
He who is born a fool is never cured
eats fast food proverbs sick till
He that eats till he is sick must fast till he is well.
fool fools-and-foolishness kiss maid proverbs
He is a fool that kisseth the maid when he may kiss the mistress.
lion proverbs roaring
He flees from the roaring lion to the crouching lion. Sechuana
fishes golden proverbs uses
He fishes well who uses a golden hook.
bad proverbs
There is no bad patience. - (Knappert, p. 46, Swahili).
forest men opportunity proverbs
Some men go through a forest and see no firewood.
light people proverbs room
Some people are electrifying, they light up a room when they leave.
dig rainy roof thirst
Thatch your roof before rainy weather; dig your well before you become parched with thirst
beauty flower proverbs
Beauty, unaccompanied by virtue, is as a flower without perfume.
daughter sister
Beauty's sister is vanity, and its daughter lust.
examine
Examine what is said, not him who speaks.