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