Proverbs - Inspirational Words of WisdomProverbs are wisdom of the experienced passed down from generation to generation; they are sayings and usually contain good advice for living. Here find a collection of famous proverbs containing inspiration; many of these adages are wise sayings, expressions,and phrases that have been passed down for centuries.William R. Alger once said, "Proverbs are mental gems in the diamond fields of the mind." The word Proverb is taken from the Latin word proverbium. Proverbs speak to a simple truth or are often considered common sense, but are expressed usually in a one line sentence. They can be witty and amusing. Most proverbs are one liners but have true meaning in them. Collection of Proverbs African American Chinese Czech Danish English French Funny Proverbs Italian Irish Japanese Korean Russian Scottish Spanish Turkish Welsh Yiddish Some of our Favorite Proverbs: It takes a whole village to raise a child. African Teachers open the door. You enter by yourself. Chinese Character can be built on daily routine. Japanese If you plant grass, you won't get rice. Malaysian Dig your well before you are thirsty. Hindustan Kind words can conquer. Tamil If you count your friend's mistakes, he will desert you. Arabian Laughter is the remedy for 1001 illnesses. Azerbaijani A small key can open big doors. Kurdish Don't fall into a fire in order to avoid the smoke. Turkish A good listener needs few words. Basque You may find your best friend or your worst enemy in yourself. English A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures in the doctor's book. Irish He who undertakes too many things at once seldom does any of them well. Dutch Confessed faults are half mended. Scottish Even the best writer has to erase sometimes. Spanish Sometimes you have to be silent in order to be heard. Swiss What you cannot say briefly you do not know. Danish There is no wise response to a foolish remark. Czechoslovakian There are plenty of preachers who don't hear themselves. German You can tell who the good seamen are during a storm. Greek Do more things by wisdom than by force. Hungarian To the person who watches, everything reveals itself. Italian One man's fault is another man's lesson. Maltese Every answer can result in a new question. Yiddish If you are going to do something carelessly, it is better to give up entirely. Russian He who possesses knowledge possesses the world. Uzbek Half a loaf is better than none. Australian Take time to enjoy life's roses. New Zealander Self-help is the best help. American Through other people's faults, wise men correct their own. Canadian One timely shout is better than constant talk. Mexican Do not be excessively timid or excessively confident. Cuban Little by little, the bird builds its nest. Haitian Never say no due to pride, or yes due to weakness. Puerto Rican A dog that always barks gets little attention. Argentine Little by little, a person can get very far. Peruvian Some of our Favorite Proverbs from The Bible (NIV): The Bible is full of wisdom and some of the best Proverbs are found there. Sayings that can help you live a fuller and more peaceful life. These have been around for thousands of years and have been an encouragement to many. Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding NIV Proverbs 3:5 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 Many are the plans in a human heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Proverbs 22:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid. Proverbs 12:1 Gossips betray a confidence, but the trustworthy keep a secret. Proverbs 11:13 Those who give heed to instruction prosper, and blessed are those who trust in the LORD. Proverbs 16:20 Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf. Proverbs 11:28 Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. Proverbs 12:25 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30 Words of Wisdom | Inspirational Quotes | Quote of the Day | Famous Quotes | Words of Encouragement | Contact Us | About Us | Disclaimer | Disclosure | |
