jueves, 24 de mayo de 2012

Proverbs










What is a proverb?  A proverb is a short well-known expression that states a general truth or gives advice. 

http://www.cuentoseningles.com.ar/articles/features/proverbs2.html 

Actions speak louder than words.= What a person actually does is more important that what they say they will do.

 All cats are grey in the dark.People are undistinguished until they have made a name.


Learn to walk before you run. = Don't rush into doing something until you know how to do it.  
  Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. =  Education is something you keep forever.
Least said soonest mended.  = The more discreet you are, the less damage you  cause.
   Let bygones be bygones. = Let's forgive and forget past quarrels.  
 Let not the sun go down on your wrath. =  Do not stay angry for more than one day.  
 Let the chips fall where they may.=   We should not try to control our destiny

Liars need good memories.=   People who do not tell the truth must be careful to remember what they say.  
  Lightning never strikes in the same place twice.=  An unusual event is not likely to occur again in exactly the same circumstances.  
  Like father, like son.=   A son's character can be expected to resemble his father's.  
 Little strokes fell great oaks.=   If you divide a task into small parts, it becomes easier to do.  
  Look before you leap. =  Consider possible consequences before taking action.



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