25 most popular proverbs with explaination

Proverbs is a parables which depicts a lifelong lessons which can be easily understood and easy to grasp by an individuals rather than long preachy lessons.


Proverbs is one of the most important elements as a social beings to maintain our social moralities and values.



Maintaining,learning and binding 

towards this certain parables could 

person to gain more wisdom and e

than the others.


The quintessential part of the proverbs

is that it provides a lasting lessons to 

every generations  of the society.


  • Actions speak louder than words.

An actions is a reflection of ones true characters than just a speaking words.Many a times we heard people or a persons saying innumerable things to be perform or done by them which eventually turns out to be just a sounding of sentences which cannot be found in realities.


  • All that glitters is not gold.


Anythings which seemingly fine outwards does not always actually means it will be always of high values and a fine one,but rather just a disguise .

  • An empty vessel makes much noise.

Throw a pebbles inside the empty vessels, it will have great echoes of sounds as compare to a vessels filled with water which will make only a small thud sound.Likewise the ignorant,foolish person talks and sound more than the intellect and wise person. 

  •  A picture is worth a thousand words.

It is easier to show or explain something through a picture than through words.A pictures of human diagram is much easy to grasp and understand than the  note containing a thousands long paragraph.

  •   A rolling stone gathers no moss.

A person who is always changing jobs and places has the advantage of less responsibilities and stability, but also the disadvantage of  fixed place to live.

  •    A stitch in time saves nine.

It’s better to deal with problems immediately rather than  when they becomes worsen and much bigger.The early you sort out the problems you faced the more happy you become.

  • As you sow, so you shall reap.

What you do at present determines who you are gonna be and what you are going to get.The more good deeds in life you done the more good deeds you'll get.
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  •  Better late than never.

It is better to get something (you desire) late than get it never.Life isn't happening in what we want,it is beyond our controls and the best a person could do is to grasp the opportunities even if it means you are a monute or an hour late.

  • Cleanliness is next to Godliness.

Cleanliness is a sign of goodness, a great virtue. Cleanliness is also one way of defining who a person is,his moralities,ethics and others .Keep yourself clean, after all cleanliness is next to Godliness.

  • Cowards die many times before their deaths.

Cowards suffer the feared effects of death many times over in their lives.
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  • Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.

Don’t act badly towards the person who has helped you or from whom you derive your benefits, for you may lose those benefits in future.Your parents,siblings,and friends are the helping hands that feeds you.
Example: Don’t bite the hand that feeds you by talking ill of your mentor for such a small thing. If he distances himself from you or talk bad about you, it can hurt you bad.

  •  Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.

Don’t make plans based on future events that may not happen at all for it could hurt you immensely in your future endeavour.Make plans only when there is a surety amount of assurances.

  • Don’t judge a book by its cover.

Just like you can’t form an opinion of a book just by looking at its cover, you can’t form an opinion about someone (or something) from their outward appearance.
Example: He seems a bit jerk to me, but hey, he is far good than we think. He is  good. we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.

  • Early bird catches the worm.

bird who has venture out in the early morning gets the fattest worm than the late lazy bird who could find only which is despise by the early birds.In real life too a person who starts early on any kinds of work  has the higher chance of a great success. 

  •  Every cloud has a silver lining.

Every bad or negative situation can result in some benefit to you.In other words every adversities has a positive impact too. (The presence of silver lining means that the sun is behind the cloud and will eventually emerge.)
Example: I know your business has suffered few setbacks this season. But remember, every cloud has a silver lining.

  • It’s better to be safe than sorry.

It’s better to be cautious and thoughtful in various circumstances  than regret later.

  •  It’s not over till it’s over.

Till the event has completely played, you’re still in with a chance to succeed.
Example: William came back from two sets down at the Olympics to pull off a miraculous win. That’s the reason why  it’s not over till it’s over.

  • It’s no use crying over spilt milk.

There is no point in staying upset over a mistake because you can’t undo what has happened unless learn from it and move on for the better.
Example: Mary: He is feeling terrible for accidently elbowing the flower pot from the window. john :It’s broken now. It’s no use crying over spilt milk

  • "The squeaky wheel gets the grease."



You can get better service if you complain about something. If you wait patiently, no one's going to help you.Be bold enough to ask and complain than without getting to fixed your problems.


  • "When in Rome, do as the Romans."

No one want to be seen as peculiar,irrational in the eyes of your surroundings right?.Act the way that the people around you are acting. This phrase might come in handy when you're travelling abroad notice that people do things differently than you're used to.


  • "The pen is mightier than the sword."

Trying to convince people with ideas and words is more effective than trying to force people to do what you want.


  • "No man is an island."
No one can live alone we one way or the other needs a neighbours who can help us.Be a helping hand to get a helping hands for you can't survive alone.



  • "Discretion is the greater part of valor."

Sometimes it's important to know when to give up and run away, instead of always acting brave and maybe getting hurt.


  • "Don't put all your eggs in one basket."

Have a backup plan. Don't risk all of your money or time in one plan.Don't be selfish and greedy instead be always thoughtful.

  • "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink.

If you try to help someone, but they don't take your advice or offers, give up. You can't force someone to accept your help.Be willing to learn and accept for no one can force you to make your decisions.































































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