Proverb of the day: "Who will guard the guards themselves?" — The latin saying that continues to question power

The ancient Latin proverb “Who will guard the guards themselves?” explores power, accountability and why oversight remains ...

Proverb of the Day: 'The best revenge is always to...'—A famous proverb on karma that redefines revenge

Proverb of the Day: A modern proverb suggests that the most effective response to being wronged is not retaliation but ...

Jewish proverb of the day: “Who is wise? One who learns from every man…” — Life lessons on wisdom, self-control, contentment and respect

This Jewish proverb by Ben Zoma explains the true meaning of wisdom, strength, wealth, and honor. It says real success is not ...
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“Know Your Sayings?”: Test Your Brainpower By Identifying 30 Famous Proverbs And Their Meanings

Most of us know and use proverbs. Some of us drop them into conversation every day, and others only once in a while. They might be short, but they can say a lot. Maybe it’s something your grandparents ...

Chinese proverb of the day: 'Birds flying in the sky as one; branches growing on...' - this Chinese saying reveals the key to strong relationships and lessons on love, unit…

"With love water is enough; without love, food doesn't satisfy," as per China Highlights. "Love isn't about having, it's ...
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Inspiring African Quotes

There is a Nigerian saying, which Author Chinua Achebe is famous for making widely known, that perfectly sums up the importance of proverbs. It says, Proverbs are the palm oil with which words are ...
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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 ...