"Out of sight, out of mind" observes how easily we forget what we no longer see. Here is what it… Read More

"Once bitten, twice shy" captures how a painful experience makes us cautious the next time around. Here is what it… Read More

"No pain, no gain" is the proverb of effort — nothing worth having comes without hard work. Here is what… Read More

"Necessity is the mother of invention" is the proverb that explains why we get clever when we're cornered — pressing… Read More

"Many hands make light work" is the proverb of teamwork — a shared task is an easier task. Here is… Read More

"Make hay while the sun shines" is the proverb of seizing the moment — do what you can while conditions… Read More

"Look before you leap" is the proverb of caution — think first, act second. Here is what it means, its… Read More

"Let sleeping dogs lie" is the proverb of wise restraint — leave a settled problem alone rather than stir up… Read More

"Laughter is the best medicine" is the warm-hearted proverb that says a good laugh can heal what ails you. Here… Read More

"Knowledge is power" is one of the most quoted maxims in the English language — the conviction that what you… Read More