Proverbs

 

 
No Walls have mice and mice have ears.
Meaning: Secrets told are spread abroad.


A good year is determined by its spring.
Meaning: As goes the spring, so goes the year.
Usage: Character and quality show up early.


Whatever you sow you reap.
Meaning: A person gets his just deserts.


There is a path to the top of even the highest mountain.
Meaning: (a) God is more powerful than the proudest of persons. (b) Where there is a will there is a way.


A tree doesn’t move unless there is wind.
Meaning: Where there is smoke there is fire, or every effect has a cause.


Don’t stop a donkey that isn’t yours.
Meaning: Mind your own business.


There are twenty-five uncaught sparrows for a penny.
Meaning: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, or wishes are a dime a dozen.


A porcupine speaking to its baby says, " O my child of velvet."
Meaning: One’s own child is especially dear for him/her.


A wolf’s pup will grow into a wolf even though it be raised among men.
Meaning: Training can not change herdity: or, you can not change a leopard’s spots:or, what is bred in the bone will come out in the flesh.


Flourish like a flower, but may your life be longer.
Meaning: When one is offered some flowers.



A real friend is one who takes the hand of his friend in times of distress and helplessness.
Meaning: A friend in need is a friend indeed.


There is a way from heart to heart.
Meaning: Love finds a way to another’s heart.


The first day you meet, you are friends. The next day you meet, you are brothers.
Meaning: Friendship grows into brotherhood.


A river is not cntaminated by having a dog drink from it.Meaning: One of good character is pure despite criticism.

A tilted load won’t reach its destination.
Meaning: Honesty is the best policy.


It’s the same donkey, but with a new saddle.
Meaning: Clothes do not make the man.
Usage: Said of some one who has recently gained a high position unworthily.


Reading Scripture in front of a donkey.
Meaning: Casting your pearls before swine.


Without a green switch the ox and the donkey won’t obey.Meaning: Spare the rod and spoil the child.

Without investigating the water, don't take off your shoes (to walk through it).
Meaning: "Look before you leap."


One flower doesn’t bring spring.
Meaning: One swallow doesn’t make a spring.Usage: Said of a person who tries to do too much himself.

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