Spanish proverb of the day: 'Sometimes the remedy is worse than...' Life lessons on problem, solution, human nature, success and why one should think twice before ac…

Spanish proverb of the day highlights the saying “A veces el remedio es peor que la enfermedad” or “Sometimes the remedy is ...
Forbes

The Nature Of Proverbs

What really are proverbs, where do they come from, how are they disseminated and what function do they have in modern society? Those are questions that are often asked when people reflect on the ...

Chinese proverb of the day: 'When you force a melon from the vines, it won’t be...' - Timeless lesson about the consequences of rushing things in life

Chinese Proverb of the day: A Chinese proverb, "When you force a melon from the vines, it won’t be sweet," teaches the ...

African proverb of the day: 'A man’s ruin lies in his...' Life lessons on success, downfall, human nature and why is it crucial to speak wisely

African proverb of the day highlights the message behind the saying, “A man’s ruin lies in his tongue.” The proverb explains ...
Springfield News-Leader

Poetry from Daily Life: If 'brevity is the soul of wit,' proverbs are full of it

This week’s guest on Poetry in Daily Life is Nile Stanley, PhD, who lives in Jacksonville, Florida. A teacher educator, artist-in-residence, and researcher for 36 years, he has been on a mission to ...
BBC

We need proverbs because they reflect who we are

From old chestnuts like “no pain, no gain” to sports wisdom like “the best offence is a good defence”, there seems to be a proverb for everything. There’s good reason: proverbs touch on just about ...