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Proverbs | List of Proverbs and Sayings

A List of proverbs and sayings. This page contains examples of proverbs and an ever growing list of proverbs. It is a good practice to avoid use of these proverbs in poetry unless used in a completely original way. See also: Idioms.

What is a Proverb?

A proverb is a brief and popular saying that typically gives advice about how people should live or that expresses a belief that is commonly thought to be true.

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Examples of Proverbs


Raise no more spirits than you can conjure down.
Ready money will away.
Reckless youth makes rueful age.
Reconcile yourself to present trials, the future may bring worse.
Remove an old tree and it will wither to death.
Remove an old tree and it will wither.
Remove the tale-bearer and contention ceaseth.
Reserve the master-blow.
Revenge is sweet.
Rich country, bad road.
Rich men's spots are covered with money.
Riches are but the baggage of fortune.
Riches are like muck, which stink in a heap, but spread abroad make the earth fruitful.
Rolling in cash he can't use, like a cat in a corn-bin.
Rome was not built in a day.
Roses, mind you, have thorns.
Rub your sore eye with your elbow.



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