Section: «Proverbs»
A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) or an adage is a simple, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and are an example of formulaic language. A proverbial phrase or a proverbial expression is a type of a conventional saying similar to proverbs and transmitted by oral tradition. The difference is that a proverb is a fixed expression, while a proverbial phrase permits alterations to fit the grammar of the context. Collectively, they form a genre of folklore.
There are more ways to the wood than one
There are lees to every wine
The work shows the workman
The wind cannot be caught in a net
The way (the road) to hell is paved with good intentions
The voice of one man is the voice of no one
The tongue of idle persons is never idle
The exception proves the rule
The evils we bring on ourselves are hardest to bear
The end justifies the means
The early bird catches the worm
The Dutch have taken Holland!
The dogs bark, but the caravan goes on
The devil lurks behind the cross
The devil knows many things because he is old
The devil is not so black as he is painted
The darkest place is under the candlestick
The darkest hour is that before the dawn
The cobbler's wife is the worst shod
The cobbler should stick to his last
The chain is no stronger than its weakest link
The cat would eat fish and would not wet her paws
The cat shuts its eyes when stealing cream
