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5 Proverbs
A proverb is a short, well-known saying that states a general truth or a piece of advice.
Proverb
 Two wrongs don’t make a right.
 The pen is mightier than
the sword.
 When in Rome, do as the
Romans do.
 No man is an island.
 Fortune favours the bold.
 People who live in glass houses
should not throw stones.
 Hope for the best, but prepare for
the worst.
 Better late than never.
 Birds of a feather flock together.
 A picture is worth a
thousand words.
 There’s no place like home.
Explanation
If someone has done something bad, taking
revenge will only make things worse.
Writing is more effective than violence.
Act the way the people around you
are acting.
No individual can thrive when isolated
from others.
A successful person is often one who is
willing to take risks.
Do not criticise others if you have the
same faults.
Keep a positive attitude but be prepared
for disaster.
It is better to do something than to not do
anything at all.
People with the same tastes and interests
will be found together.
An image conveys more meaning and
essence than a description.
The most comfortable place in the world
is our home.
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