Reference & Education
“Better late than never” is the gentle, forgiving proverb we reach for when something finally happens after a long delay. It grants permission to start over, to arrive
“Honesty is the best policy” is one of the first proverbs most of us ever learn — a plain statement that telling the truth pays off in the
“Practice makes perfect” is the proverb every teacher, coach and music tutor keeps close at hand. It promises that skill is not magic but the reward of repetition.
“Curiosity killed the cat” is the warning we give when someone is poking into things that don’t concern them. It has a surprising history — and a hopeful
“A penny saved is a penny earned” is the English-speaking world’s favourite reminder that thrift pays. The money you don’t spend is just as real as the money
“Don’t judge a book by its cover” is the proverb we use to remind ourselves — and each other — that appearances can mislead. The plain-looking package may
“The pen is mightier than the sword” is one of the great arguments for the power of words. It claims that ideas, writing and persuasion can achieve more
“When in Rome, do as the Romans do” is the traveller’s golden rule — fit in with local customs wherever you happen to be. Behind this everyday saying
“Don’t count your chickens before they hatch” is a proverb about the danger of getting ahead of yourself — of celebrating a victory before it is actually won.
“The grass is always greener on the other side” is a gentle warning about envy and discontent — the nagging feeling that everyone else has it better than