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 a person or thing that is commonly regarded as an embodiment or representation of some quality;
byword.
 Bible. a profound saying, maxim, or oracular utterance requiring interpretation.
The Origin Of Proverbs

A proverb is basically just an expression or saying based on common sense or experience. They
are nothing but common and traditional sayings which explain some truth. They are often
metaphorical in nature.

The origin of most common proverbs generally lies in local or universal truths and principles.
This is why it is easy to translate and use them in any language. In other words, they have
universal use regardless of their original language. This, in turn, makes their appeal and
application more direct.

The main characteristic of a proverb is that it explains a truth or principle. This truth can be from
diverse fields like human experience, history, advice, etc. They can also be philosophical in
many ways.

The origin of many proverbs lies in historical, religious and literary texts. Many others have no
known origin and arise from common sayings in local languages.

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NOTE – Proverb is a short statement, usually known by many people for a long time, that gives advice or
expresses some common truth:

Let us read some more Proverbs and find out their meanings.

This is a list of popular English proverbs. Proverbs are also known as sayings. Proverbs give some form
of life advice. Every language and culture has them, and many proverbs exist in more than one language.
It is important not to miss any of the words in most proverbs because the meaning can be lost if even one

word is changed or left out. This list of English proverbs includes definitions and examples, and is meant
to improve English vocabulary and English cultural knowledge.

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