Proverbs

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Proverbs are simple, concrete, traditional saying that expresses a truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and use formulaic language. Collectively, they form a genre of folklore.

Some proverbs exist in more than one language because people borrow them from languages and cultures with which they are in contact. In the West, the Bible and medieval Latin have played a considerable role in distributing proverbs.

Don’t feed the bad wolf

“Don’t feed the bad wolf”
Cherokee proverb

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We have searched and collected the best proverbs around the world that hat state a general truth or piece of advice. Every culture has a collection of wise sayings that offer advice about how to live your life.

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See also: Famous Proverbs and Proverbs Around The World

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