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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 are the importance of proverbs?

The importance of Proverbs are because it guides our way and especially we learn many moral lessons

Who first said the proverb forgive and forget?

Shakespeare said "pray you now, forget and forgive," in King Lear the play. But i do not know if this is the earliest documentation of it though.

What does the proverb 'birds of a feather flock together mean?

It means that people who have something in common or share an interest or are in some way connected, will be together. So if, for example, you like sport, then it is likely that you will have a lot of friends who like sport and will meet up with them regularly. Or as another example, people who are from a particular country, but living in a different country, are likely to make friends with people who are also from their own country.

Is look before you leap a preposition?

No, it is a proverb, or adage. A preposition is a word, a part of speech.

What is the meaning of stay blessed?

Well, as you probably know Catholics believe in god, and they believe that he blesses them - keeps them well and safe. So stay blessed means stay well and safe

Valuing our elders wisdom proverbs examples?

Valuing our elders' wise proverbs is important in ensuring their place in history, and their role in shaping the modern day behaviors.

What is it proverb?

A short pith saying general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. For example: 1. There is no place like home

2. When there's a will there's a way

3. Trust not a new friend or enemy

4. A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step

Meanings:

1. The proverb says it all- the best place is home

2. If you wish for something then there's a way of doing it

3. You shouldn't trust everyone especially some one you just met

4. Achieving something really hard starts with something really simple

What difficulties may occur as a result of examining beliefs values and feelings?

think about how you were brought up, did your parents have beliefs and values in life. if so then this is where the difficulties are. Most parents instill their beliefs onto their children so each different child will have different beliefs because of their parents.

What mean the proverb of Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea?

This question was answered by Dr. Richard Lederer, the author of the books "The Play of Words," "Crazy English," et al. In his book "The Play of Words, Section I - METAPHORS," included in "Seaworthy Metaphors," Dr. Lederer points out that in sailing parlance the word devil refers to a nautical term for the seam between two planks in the hull of a ship, on or below the water line. If this is truly the case then, as Dr. Lederer points out, "Anyone who had to caulk such a 'devil' was figuratively caught between a rock and a hard place, or between..." THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA.

What is the importance of proverbs in your daily life?

proverbs are when you go pee and you are a teenslot and when you are doing a mustervation in your comfortroom and that's all

What is the meaning of talk of the devil?

It is used when an object under discussion, usually a person, suddenly appears during the conversation.
From the proverb "Speak of the Devil and he will appear"