The novel’s version reads, “It is the part of a wise man to keep himself to-day for to-morrow, and not to venture all his eggs in one basket.” 28. This popular adage means that you shouldn’t put all your money, hopes, etc., in one single thing, because if that endeavor fails, you will be left with nothing.ĭid you know: This proverb is known to have first appeared in the novel Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. If we allow our mind to remain idle or do not occupy ourselves with constructive work, we end up thinking about evil and mischievous things.ĭid you know: The English version of the proverb can be found in works as early as the 12th century when Chaucer referred to it. The proverb is used to convey that you shouldn’t judge a person or thing based on their outward appearance.ĭid you know: This adage first appeared in 1867 in the newspaper Piqua Democrat. This is a biblical proverb that conveys the message that if you do good to others, others will do good to you in return.ĭid you know: The original version of the proverb appears in Galatians VI of the Bible as, “Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” 25.
No matter how difficult a task may seem, it is important to start it in order to finish it successfully.ĭid you know: This adage is attributed to Laozi (Lao Tzu) and first appeared in the Tao Te Ching, a classical Chinese Taoist text that was written between the 4th and 6th century BC. Great things start with simple beginnings. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. If you do a wrong, do not try to cover it up with more wrongs, because this way you can never make it right.ĭid you know: The proverb is believed to have been first used in 1783 and went as, Three wrongs will not make one right. The proverb tells us to take advantage of an opportunity as soon as it arises.ĭid you know: The adage is attributed to Richard Edwards, a 16th century English poet, playwright, and composer. This old proverb is often used to say that everyone will have luck or success at some point in their life.ĭid you know: This adage dates back to the 16th century and is attributed to Queen Elizabeth I. The letter was translated to English in 1951. When you are visiting another place, you should follow and abide by the customs of the people in that place.ĭid you know: This saying dates back to 390AD, and appears in St Augustine’s Letter 54 to Januarius. It came to be used in English only in the 16th century. Good things do not happen overnight.ĭid you know: The earliest version of this saying appeared in the collection of medieval French poems Li Proverbe au Vilain in the 12th century. It takes time and effort to achieve something important.
If you are overconfident about your abilities, something bad will happen that will make you look foolish.ĭid you know: This proverb is a variant of Proverbs 16:18 found in the Book of Proverbs, which reads, “Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” 18. This is an old saying that tells us to make the most of a good situation or an opportunity that is not likely to last long.ĭid you know: This adage has a close resemblance to Proverbs 10:5 in the Book of Proverbs of the Bible, which reads, “He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.” 17.
The proverb tells us that we shouldn’t act or make a decision before considering the possible consequences and dangers.ĭid you know: Doesn’t this remind us of Aesop’s fable about the fox and the goat? In fact, the proverb alludes to that story. It is also used to tell someone not to ask too many unnecessary questions about something.ĭid you know: This wise saying is attributed to the 16th century English playwright Ben Jonson. This proverb conveys the idea that being too curious about something can get one into trouble.