Proverb
61Chinese proverb — wikiquote:Chinese proverbs This page is a soft redirect. Categories: Wikipedia soft redirects …
62become a proverb — turn into a saying, become a maxim, become an adage …
63Book of Proverbs — Proverb Prov erb, n. [OE. proverbe, F. proverbe, from L. proverbium; pro before, for + verbum a word. See {Verb}.] 1. An old and common saying; a phrase which is often repeated; especially, a sentence which briefly and forcibly expresses some… …
64no matter how long a log stays in the water, it doesn’t become a crocodile — Proverb of the Bambara people of Mali, meaning that essential characteristics do not change because of external circumstances. Versions exist in several West and Central African languages. 1976 K. M. AITHNARD Some Aspects of Cultural Policy in… …
65a\ bird\ in\ the\ hand\ is\ worth\ two\ in\ the\ bush — proverb Something we have, or can easily get, is more valuable than something we want that we may not be able to get; we shouldn t risk losing something sure by trying to get something that is not sure. Johnny has a job as a paperboy, but he… …
66a\ friend\ in\ need\ is\ a\ friend\ indeed — proverb A genuine friend on whom one can always depend; often shortened to a friend in need... When John s house burned down, his neighbor Jim helped him and his family with shelter, food and clothing. John said, Jim, a friend in need is a friend …
67actions\ speak\ louder\ than\ words — proverb What you do shows your character better and is more important than what you say. John promised to help me, but he didn t. Actions speak louder than words. Joe is very quiet, but actions speak louder than words. He is the best player on… …
68all\ work\ and\ no\ play\ makes\ Jack\ a\ dull\ boy — proverb too much hard work without time out for play or enjoyment is not good for anyone. Bill s mother told him to stop studying and to go out and play, because all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy …
69any\ port\ in\ a\ storm — proverb Any help is welcome in an emergency. The motel we stopped in was nothing to brag about, but we were so exhausted that it was a clear case of any port in a storm …
70bird\ in\ the\ hand\ is\ worth\ two\ in\ the\ bush — proverb Something we have, or can easily get, is more valuable than something we want that we may not be able to get; we shouldn t risk losing something sure by trying to get something that is not sure. Johnny has a job as a paperboy, but he… …