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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