Proverbs (Meaning)

What does this proverb mean?

Better late than never.

• It is never good to be late.

• It is better to do something late than to not/never do it at all.

• It is better to not do things anymore when you’re already late.

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What does this proverb mean?

Birds of a feather flock together.

• People with the same tastes and interests will be found together.

• The same kinds of birds will fly at the same time.

• People who like birds will form a group.

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What does this proverb mean?

Actions speak louder than words.

• Do not do bad things to others.

• You need to do your job properly.

• Doing is better than just speaking.

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All that glitters is not gold.

• All that shines are expensive.

• There are jewelry which are fake.

• Not everyone that appears good, turns out to be good.

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What does this proverb mean?

Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

• If you are determined to do something, you can find a way to do it no matter what.

• If you get lost somewhere, you will always find your way back.

• Looking for way to do something is easy.

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Don’t judge a book by its cover.

• You cannot judge people based on how rich or poor they are.

• You cannot know what someone or something is like just by looking at the person’s or thing’s appearance.

• How people or things look like would tell you who or what they are.

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What does this proverb mean?

Think before you speak.

• Be careful with what you say.

• Tell others what you feel.

• Speaking is important to express ideas.

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Mistakes are proof that you are trying.

• You need to do your best in whatever you do.

• It is normal to make mistakes when we are working on something.

• A person should feel bad when he makes mistakes

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Positive thoughts lead to positive actions

• You need to be a good person.

• Good things are not forever; they must end.

• When you think of good things, you also do good things.

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One kind word can change someone's entire day.

• Our words have great power and effect on people's life.

• It is good to be generous, especially to the poor.

• When you think of good things, you also do good things.

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