Interesting Stories To Learn Proverbs

Proverbs are short well-known sentences or phrases that tell a general truth about life or offer advice. In other words they present the gist of a moral tale or a fable prevalent in a specific society. And because of their universal appeal many of these proverbs have crossed their social barriers and have become part of the human-consciousness in general. In this book many popular proverbs driving home some universal moral ideas have been compiled from different sources and cultural backgrounds. Besides many others we have some of the most popular ones like: It is never too late to learn...Necessity is the mother of invention...Self Improvement is the best help etc. Given their popularity and universal acceptance the stories connected to them have an appeal for the children and adults alike. Also this specific illustrative format serves to enhance the recall-value of the proverbs besides affording the pleasure of interesting reading. Truly a treasure-trove you can delve into anytime to improve your knowledge and expand your horizon. Some Glimpses: *Do not kill the goose that lays the golden eggs *The poor are truly free when their needs are few *Pride hath its fall *An enemy`s enemy is a friend *All are equal in the eyes of the law #v&spublishers Contents: 1. Don’t cry wolf once too often 2. Count not your chickens before they are hatched 3. Silence is golden 4. Tact wins where might fails 5. A greased mouth cannot say ‘no’ 6. Good Samaritan: nearest to god 7. Never a Quisling be 8. Pride hath its fall 9. The future is not ours to see 10. The grass looks greener on the other side 11. The poor are truly free when their needs are a few 12. Practice makes one perfect 13. Self-help is the best help 14. Slow and steady wins the race 15. Truth always triumphs 16. Beauty is only skin deep 17. Don’t bite more than you can chew 18. Don’t kill the goose that lays golden eggs 19. Give a dog a bad name and hang it 20. Now is the time to live 21. Kindness pays 22. Necessity is the mother of invention 23. Impossible is often the untried 24. If the beard were all a goat might preach 25. Obey the law or be damned 26. Charity begins at home 27. All are equal in the eyes of the law 28. All is fair in love and war 29. An enemy’s enemy is a friend 30. No army can fight on an empty stomach 31. Tit for tat 32. Hell hath no fury like a woman spurned 33. None but the brave deserve the crown 34. To kill two birds with one stone 35. He who has an art has everywhere a part 36. It is never too late to learn 37. Wisdom is nothing but earthly commonsense 38. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing 39. Haste makes waste 40. A friend in need is a friend indeed 41. Unity is strength