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Proverbs

A proverb is a short fluent saying that is used to express a specific situation based on the cumulative experience of the nations. Ask about famous proverbs, their meanings and origins here.

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What kind of proverb is a respectful retort wipes away weariness?

This is an ethical proverb, which gives instruction on how to live kindly.

What does mean work is not a wolf it want run in to forest?

One interpretation is: Work is not a wild animal and will always be there.

Expand a idea on the proverb old is gold?

The first, or oldest of the Kingdoms of Babylon; The kingdom of Gold; followed by the kingdom of Silver; Brass; Iron; Iron & Clay.

Marked by the continual drop in human communication levels: Reasoning; Logic, argument; Terrorism; terminating in Atom Bomb Throwing!

terrorism: The accumulation of fear, caused by continuing Human Errors!

Error is the mother of Terror!

O! My people those who lead thee cause thee to ERR, and destroy the way of thy paths. [ISAIAH 3:12.]

Things have not changed in over 3000 Gregorian years. Is there not one scientist whom has noticed; civilization is stuck in a Time Warp! Blind leaders of the Blind!

The man of wisdom does not vacillate?

This proverb says that a person who is wise will make a decision and stand by it: in this case, it's written in the masculine, but it could apply to a woman as well. It means the wise man (or woman) is decisive; he or she does not hesitate nor is the wise person filled with self-doubt. Such a person gathers the facts and then makes an intelligent decision.

What does you eat to live mean and not live to eat mean?

you eat food to sustain your body not because you like the taste or are satisfied by the flavors

What does the proverb a single bamboo pole does not make a raft mean?

It means that if one wishes for something great to be accomplished, he must first find the support and strength behind himself. Hope this helps.

What does the first dish pleaseth all mean?

This is an old Scottish proverb and the meaning is subject to interpretation according to its application.

The general meaning is that the first dish at a meal is appreciated even if it is lacking, because those eating have an appetite, and are less discerning while they are still hungry. Similarly, a first participant (such as a speaker) is less critiqued because the audience has not yet wearied of the activity, i.e. it is still fresh.

What is the classification of the proverb while the blanket is short learn how to bend?

Flexibility, Resourcefulness, coping with limitations, inevitability, adaptation

What is a different between a proverb and a law?

proverbs is a short saying example what goes around comes around, and a law governs a country see rules.