Document 1: Proverbs About Wisdom & Knowledge
1. Knowledge is power.
2. A wise man learns from the mistakes of others.
3. The more you know, the more you realize you dont know.
4. Empty vessels make the most noise.
5. Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.
6. He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask is a fool forever.
7. Wisdom is better than silver or gold.
8. A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows he is a fool.
9. Learning never exhausts the mind.
10. Education is the key to unlocking the golden door of freedom.
Document 2: Proverbs About Hard Work
1. No pain, no gain.
2. Hard work beats talent when talent doesnt work hard.
3. You reap what you sow.
4. Rome wasnt built in a day.
5. Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.
6. Where theres a will, theres a way.
7. The early bird catches the worm.
8. Sweat is the cologne of accomplishment.
9. Great things never come from comfort zones.
10. The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.
Document 3: Proverbs About Life & Time
1. Time waits for no man.
2. Life is what you make it.
3. Dont count the days, make the days count.
4. Every cloud has a silver lining.
5. Live and let live.
6. You cant pour from an empty cup.
7. What goes around comes around.
8. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
9. Time is money.
10. Life isnt about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain.
Document 4: Proverbs About Love & Relationships
1. Love conquers all.
2. Actions speak louder than words.
3. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
4. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
5. Blood is thicker than water.
6. Opposites attract.
7. True love never dies.
8. Familiarity breeds contempt.
9. Love is blind.
10. A house divided against itself cannot stand.
Document 5: Proverbs From Different Cultures
1. "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." Chinese Proverb
2. "A single bracelet does not jingle." Congolese Proverb
3. "Even the smallest spark can start a fire." Turkish Proverb
4. "Wisdom is like a baobab tree; no one individual can embrace it." African Proverb
5. "A drowning man will clutch at a straw." English Proverb
6. "When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends." Japanese Proverb
7. "He who learns, teaches." Ethiopian Proverb
8. "Dont set sail using someone elses star." African Proverb
9. "You cant wake a person who is pretending to be asleep." Native American Proverb
10. "Fall seven times, stand up eight." Japanese Proverb
