Proverbs

1-Between the devil and the deep sea =To choose between two equally bad alternatives in a serious dilemma. 2-Where there's a will there's a way =When a person really wants to do something, he will find a way of doing it. 3-A burnt child dreads fire =A bad experience or a horrifying incident may scar one's attitude or thinking for a lifetime. 4-First come, first served =The first in line will be attended to first. 5-A friend in need is a friend indeed =A friend who helps when one is in trouble is a real friend. 6-Discretion is the better part of valor =If you say discretion is the better part of valor, you mean that avoiding a dangerous or unpleasant situation is sometimes the most sensible thing to do. 7-A hungry man is an angry man =A person who does not get what he wants or needs is a frustrated person and will be easily provoked to rage. 8-Empty vessels make the most noise

=Those people who have a little knowledge usually talk the most and make the greatest fuss. 9-A man is as old as he feels =A person's age is immaterial - it is only when he thinks and feels that he is ageing that he actually becomes old. 10-Great talkers are little doers =Those people who talk a lot and are always teaching others usually do not do much work. 11-An idle brain is the devil's workshop =One who has nothing to do will be tempted to do many mischievous acts. 12-An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit =It is better to be careful and discrete than to be clever. 13-Faint heart never won fair lady =To succeed in life one must have the courage to pursue what he wants. 14-A penny saved is a penny gained =By being thrifty one will be able to save up. 15-A rolling stone gathers no moss

=A person who never settles in one place or who often changes his job will not succeed in life ; one who is always changing his mind will never get anything done. 16-As you sow, so you shall reap =One will either enjoy or suffer the consequences of his earlier actions or inactions. 17-Barking dogs seldom bite =Those who make loud threats seldom carry them out. 18-Better late than never =To do something that is right, profitable, or good a little late is still better than not doing it at all. 19-A bird in hand is worth two in the bush

=Something that one already has is better than going after something seemingly more worthwhile that one may not be able to get. 20-Birds of a feather flock together =People of the same sort of character or belief always go together. 21-Call a spade a spade

=If you say that someone calls a spade a spade, you mean that they speak frankly and directly, often about embarrassing or unpleasant subjects; an informal expression. 22-Charity begins at home =A person's first obligation should be to help the member of his own family before he can begin thinking of talking about helping others. 23-Dead men tell no lies

=( often used as an argument for killing someone whose knowledge of a secret may cause one loss or get into serious trouble.) 24-A great talker is a great liar =A smooth and persuasive talker may be a good liar. 25-Every cloud has a silver lining

=If you say that every cloud has a silver lining, you mean that every sad or unpleasant situation has a positive side

to it. If .

you talk about silver lining you are talking about something positive that comes out of a sad or unpleasant situation 26-All that glitters is not gold

has in a si =Do not be deceived by things or offers that

appear to be attractive. 27-Eat to live, but do not live to eat =Man was created for a divine purpose and he has a destiny with his Creator - he was not born just to enjoy food. 28-Don't put all your eggs in one basket =One should not risk everything he has a single venture. 29-Every dog has its day =Everyone will get a period of success or satisfaction during his lifetime. 30-Every one can find fault, few can do better =It is easier to find fault in other people's actions or methods than to do it properly or correctly. 31-Any time means no time =When an event is not decided on or planned earlier it will never take place. 32-Fair exchange is no robbery

=A contract is fair as long as both the parties understand and agree to the conditions willingly; after a deal is

neither side

can turn around and say that he was unfairly treated.

33-Fire is a good servant but a bad master =Fire, like any other manmade tool or device, will serve man well only when it is controlled and used wisely.