Proverbs Flashcards
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
When people we love are not with us, we love them more.
Cross that bridge when you come to it.
Deal with a problem when it is necessary.
Don’t judge a book by its cover.
Don’t form an opinion on something/someone based on appearance alone.
A leopard can’t change its spots.
A person can’t change his/her character or personality.
Is your glass half empty or half full?
Are you a negative or a positive person?
Actions speak louder than words.
Doing something is more difficult than just talking about it.
Better late than never.
It’s better to get something late rather than never.
A picture is worth a thousand words.
It’s easier to explain something using a picture instead of words.
Honesty is the best policy.
It’s better to tell the truth about something rather than lie.
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
One weak part of a chain will make all of it weak.
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
If something is working fine, don’t make any unnecessary changes.
Look before you leap.
Consider everything before you do something important.
Rome wasn’t built in a day.
Important work takes lots of time and effort.
Out of sight, out of mid
If you don’t see it, you’ll forget about it.
People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones
People who have faults shouldn’t criticize others for having similar faults.
