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Interesting Stories To Learn Proverbs

R. K. Murthi
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Year
2012
Language
English
Publisher
V&S Publishers

About

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

Related Subjects

  • General
  • Legends, Myths, Fables
  • Juvenile Fiction

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