What is a proverb?

Answer 1

A short verse or statement of truth or moral lesson. Solomon wrote the book of Proverbs. Solomon symbolically represents wisdom.

A short popular saying, usually of unknown and ancient origin, that expresses effectively some commonplace truth or useful thought.

A proverb is a well known saying that conveys some kind of moral or lesson.

A proverb means a short saying to the world.

an ancient saying

Answer2: What is a proverb? One dictionary defines a proverb as "a short sentence that people often quote, which gives advice or tells something about life." The Yoruba of Nigeria define a proverb more colorfully, calling it "a horse which can carry one swiftly to the discovery of ideas." The importance of proverbs, or proverbial sayings, is captured in this proverb well-known to the Akan people of Ghana: "A wise person is spoken to in proverbs, not in prose." The point is that a wise person does not always need a lecture in order to be convinced of the right thing to do. A fitting proverb stimulates thinking, imparts understanding and can motivate one to do what is right.

Answer 2

A short verse or statement of truth or moral lesson. Solomon wrote the book of Proverbs. Solomon symbolically represents wisdom.

A short popular saying, usually of unknown and ancient origin, that expresses effectively some commonplace truth or useful thought.

A proverb is a well known saying that conveys some kind of moral or lesson.

A proverb means a short saying to the world.

an ancient saying

Answer2: What is a proverb? One dictionary defines a proverb as "a short sentence that people often quote, which gives advice or tells something about life." The Yoruba of Nigeria define a proverb more colorfully, calling it "a horse which can carry one swiftly to the discovery of ideas." The importance of proverbs, or proverbial sayings, is captured in this proverb well-known to the Akan people of Ghana: "A wise person is spoken to in proverbs, not in prose." The point is that a wise person does not always need a lecture in order to be convinced of the right thing to do. A fitting proverb stimulates thinking, imparts understanding and can motivate one to do what is right.

Answer 3

"Look before you leap!" is an example of a proverb.

Further examples are:

Never look a gift-horse in the mouth.

He who hesitates is lost.

A stitch in time, saves nine.

Answer 4

A well-known universal truth that can be applied to different situations. (A+)